noun

riot

riot, uprising, disturbance

A riot broke out after the football match.

A riot broke out after the football match.

The new law caused riots in the capital.

The new law caused riots in the capital.

((a)) riot a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd A riot broke out after the match.

Synonyms: uprising, protest, disturbance

From Old French `riote` (dispute, quarrel).

Think of a 'Righteous Outburst' turning into a 'Riot'.

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