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Riot: meaning, definitions and examples

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riot

 

[ หˆraษชษ™t ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

political

A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd.

Synonyms

disturbance, tumult, uproar

Examples of usage

  • The students organized a riot to protest against the government.
  • The city was in chaos due to the riot that broke out last night.
Context #2 | Verb

political

Take part in a violent public disturbance.

Synonyms

protest, rebel, revolt

Examples of usage

  • The citizens decided to riot against the unjust laws.
  • The angry mob rioted in the streets, causing destruction.

Translations

Translations of the word "riot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น motim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเค‚เค—เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufruhr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerusuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะบะพะปะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamieszki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆšดๅ‹•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmeute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disturbio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท isyan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุบุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepokoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepokoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆšดๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nemir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppreisn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฏะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qiyam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disturbio

Word origin

The word 'riot' originated from the Latin word 'ryลtum' meaning 'noisy quarrel'. It first appeared in English in the late 13th century, referring to a noisy disturbance or quarrel. Over time, the term evolved to represent a violent public disturbance or uproar. Riots have been a form of political protest and expression throughout history, often associated with social unrest and dissatisfaction.

See also: rioting, riotous.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,511 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.