Riot

Meaning

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

a violent disturbance by a crowd

Example Sentences

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

The protest turned into a violent riot.

Example Expressions

run riot

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

uprising, disturbance, unrest, rebellion

Entry 2

uproar, disturbance, revolt, chaos, uprising

Antonyms

peace, order, calm, tranquility

Entry 1

peace, order, calm, tranquility

Entry 2

peace, order

Collocations

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

Entry 1

riot police, food riot, prison riot

Entry 2

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