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单词 riot
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riot

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noun

ri·​ot ˈrī-ət How to pronounce riot (audio)
1
a
: a violent public disorder
specifically : a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together and acting with a common intent
b
: public violence, tumult, or disorder
2
: a random or disorderly profusion
the woods were a riot of color
3
: one that is wildly amusing
the new comedy is a riot
4
archaic
a
: profligate behavior : debauchery
b
: unrestrained revelry
c
: noise, uproar, or disturbance made by revelers

riot

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verb

rioted; rioting; riots

intransitive verb

1
: to create or engage in a riot
2
: to indulge in revelry or wantonness
rioter noun

Synonyms

Noun

  • hoot
  • knee-slapper
  • laugh
  • scream
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Example Sentences

Noun The news about the election caused a riot in the city. A lot of property was damaged in the recent riots. The woods are a riot of color in the autumn. The movie was an absolute riot. Verb Students rioted after their team lost the football game.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
More than 870 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot. Michael Kunzelman, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022 The movement has been viewed by law enforcement as a potential domestic terror threat and was linked to the Capitol riot. BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Stewart Rhodes, founder of the extremist militia group the Oath Keepers, along with 10 other Oath Keepers, faces 17 criminal counts, including a seditious conspiracy charge in relation to the Jan. 6 riot. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2022 Gionet is one of at least 11 people with current or former ties to Arizona who face charges related to the Jan. 6 riot. Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2022 About 140 members of law enforcement were injured during the riot, according to The Washington Post. Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Pence and Short were together on Jan. 6, 2021 during the Capitol riot. CBS News, 2 Sep. 2022 Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Michael Kunzelman, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2022 Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Michael Kunzelman, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022
Verb
Most notably, police arrested 31 people at an annual LGBTQ Pride in the Park event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, last month on charges of suspicion of conspiracy to riot. Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 12 July 2022 In June, police in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, arrested 31 Patriot Front members suspected of planning to riot at a Pride celebration, including Rousseau and another Texas leader, Graham Whitson, who handles video production for the group. Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 The group was apparently planning to riot at the event, and police have even received death threats since the arrest of these members. Darreonna Davis, Forbes, 27 June 2022 Undercover officers heard rumors that the group planned to riot at Steelyard Commons, although that never materialized. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 3 Dec. 2020 All of the men — hailing from nearly a dozen states — were booked and released on misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot and are awaiting court appearances. Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 15 June 2022 Police say men linked to a White supremacist group planned to riot. Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 15 June 2022 The nearly three dozen people arrested for allegedly conspiring to riot near an Idaho Pride event over the weekend appear to be affiliated with the hate group Patriot Front, police said. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 14 June 2022 Especially since, a few weeks earlier, 31 members of the same group were charged with conspiracy to riot for planning to disrupt a Gay Pride event in Idaho? Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French riote rash action, noise, disorder

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

riot 1 of 2

noun

ri·​ot ˈrī-ət How to pronounce riot (audio)
1
: violent and uncontrolled public behavior by a group of people
The news sparked a riot in the city.
2
: a colorful display
a riot of wildflowers
3
: someone or something that is very funny
The movie was a riot.

riot

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verb

rioted; rioting
: to take part in violent and uncontrolled public behavior

Legal Definition

riot 1 of 2

noun

ri·​ot
: a disturbance of the peace created by an assemblage of usually three or more people acting with a common purpose and in a violent and tumultuous manner to the terror of the public
also : the crime of rioting

riot

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intransitive verb

: to create or engage in a riot

riot

noun

as in hoot
someone or something that is very funny she's such a riot at parties

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hoot
  • scream
  • laugh
  • joke
  • knee-slapper
  • gag
  • witticism
  • howler
  • boner
  • wisecrack
  • sally
  • sight
  • crack
  • quip
  • waggery
  • pleasantry
  • jest
  • caution

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • downer
  • bummer
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