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Meaning of riot
A violent public disturbance
Etymology of riot
The word "riot" comes from the Old French word "riote" or "rioter", meaning "to make a noise" or "to quarrel", which is derived from the Latin word "riottus" or "riout", possibly imitative of the sound of a noisy crowd
Historically, the term has been used to describe violent public disturbances, often involving large crowds and a breakdown of law and order
Synonyms
uprising
tumult
turmoil
commotion
disturbance
unrest
chaos
anarchy
rebellion
insurrection
mutiny
disorder
lawlessness
mayhem
bedlam
pandemonium
uproar
outbreak
outbreaking
violence
clash
fracas
brawl
melee
free-for-all
donnybrook
rumpus
ruction
tumultuation
hubbub
hullabaloo
row
rumpus
scramble
scuffle
fracas
altercation
affray
breach
breach of peace
Definitions
- A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
- * A complete lack of order or control
Usage Examples
- The city was plagued by riots and civil unrest for weeks
- * The police struggled to contain the riot and restore order
- * The riot was sparked by a controversial court decision