riot

/ɹˈa‍ɪ‍ət/

/ˈɹaɪət/

Riot

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

synonyms : bacchanal

a joke that seems extremely funny

a state of disorder involving group violence

synonyms : rioting

to riot

MAIN VERB

take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking

synonyms : carouse

Examples

1. What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot.

2. I'm glad you read the riot act to Billy.

3. I know Mary messed up, but there was no need to read her the riot act for it.

4. Running riot!