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riot

[rahy-uht] / ˈraɪ ət /
NOUN
uprising, disorder
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anarchy brawl disturbance lawlessness protest storm strife trouble turmoil uproar
STRONG
anarchism burst commotion confusion distemper flap fray free-for-all fuss hassle misrule mix up quarrel racket row ruckus ruction rumble rumpus run-in scene shivaree shower snarl stir to-do tumult turbulence
WEAK
brannigan mob violence street fighting wingding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm order peace tranquility
STRONG
agreement calmness harmony
NOUN
very funny happening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
panic uproar
STRONG
boisterousness carousal confusion excess extravaganza festivity flourish frolic howl jollification lark merrymaking revelry romp scream sensation show sidesplitter skylark smash splash tumult wow
WEAK
high jinks
Antonyms
STRONG
seriousness
WEAK
solemnity
VERB
protest; cause an uproar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rampage
STRONG
arise debauch dissipate fight racket rebel revolt rise
WEAK
go on rampage run riot stir up trouble take to the streets
Antonyms
STRONG
agree comply obey
WEAK
cooperate make peace

Example Sentences

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“One riot does not a revolution make,” LeoGrande said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

They would be elderly people rioting, but they would still riot.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Pictures have shown those taking part in the Britain First march and counter protesters coming against lines of police in riot gear.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The holders and La Liga leaders were crushed at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium as Diego Simeone's side ran riot with four goals before the break.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

There was already a riot outside Spud’s Spud Emporium.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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