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Riot

noun

/ˈraɪət/

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

a violent disturbance by a crowd

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

The protest turned into a violent riot.

run riot

uprising, disturbance, unrest, rebellion, uproar, revolt, chaos

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uprising, disturbance, unrest, rebellion

Entry 2

uproar, disturbance, revolt, chaos, uprising

peace, order, calm, tranquility

Entry 1

peace, order, calm, tranquility

Entry 2

peace, order

riot police, food riot, prison riot, violent riot, start a riot, riot broke out

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riot police, food riot, prison riot

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violent riot, riot police, start a riot, riot broke out

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

A large single upright block of stone, or a large, powerful, indivisible organization or system.

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

the process of saving money or resources for future use

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer...