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Riot
01
a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest
02
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
03
a joke that seems extremely funny
04
a state of disorder involving group violence
to riot
01
to engage in violent and disorderly behavior, typically by a group of people, often in protest or as a reaction to a perceived injustice
Intransitive
02
to behave in an drunken or uncontrolled way, often involving overindulgence in pleasure or luxury
Intransitive
riot
n
riotous
adj
riotous
adj
Example
The authorities declared a state of emergency in response to the riot that escalated into widespread violence.
A peaceful demonstration turned into a violent riot after clashes broke out between protesters and counter-protesters.
Several arrests were made during the riot as protesters clashed with law enforcement.
The police were called to the scene to control the riot that had broken out in the city center.
The city imposed a curfew to prevent further riots and maintain public safety.
