riot.
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
Meaning & usage
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
The protests began peacefully but turned into riots after several days.
A wide and unconstrained variety.
In summer this flower garden is a riot of colour.
A humorous or entertaining event or person.
Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.
Excessive and expensive feasting; wild and loose festivity; revelry.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English riot (“debauched living, dissipation”), from Old French riote (“debate”), from rioter (“to quarrel”), perhaps related to riboter or from Latin rugio (“to roar”). Compare French riotte and Occitan riòta.
To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base.
To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.
To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult.
To annoy.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English riot (“debauched living, dissipation”), from Old French riote (“debate”), from rioter (“to quarrel”), perhaps related to riboter or from Latin rugio (“to roar”). Compare French riotte and Occitan riòta.
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