rioting

ri·ot

R0255100 (rī′ət)n.1. A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people.2. Law A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose.3. An unrestrained outbreak, as of laughter or passions.4. A profusion: The garden was a riot of colors in August.5. a. Unrestrained merrymaking; revelry.b. Debauchery.6. Slang An irresistibly funny person or thing: Isn't she a riot?v. ri·ot·ed, ri·ot·ing, ri·ots v.intr.1. To take part in a riot.2. To live wildly or engage in uncontrolled revelry.v.tr. To waste (money or time) in wild or wanton living: "rioted his life out, and made an end" (Tennyson).

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[Middle English, from Old French, dispute, from rioter, to quarrel, perhaps from ruire, to roar, from Latin rūgīre.]

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ri′ot·er n.

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Noun

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rioting - a state of disorder involving group violenceriotdisorder - a disturbance of the peace or of public order

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