Riot Definition
rīət
rioted, rioting, riots
noun
riots
Wild or violent disorder, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; uproar.
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A violent public disturbance of the peace, by a number of persons (specified, in law, usually as three or more) assembled together.
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An unrestrained outburst, as of laughter.
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A profusion.
The garden was a riot of colors in August.
American Heritage
A brilliant, vivid display.
A riot of color.
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verb
rioted, riots
To take part in a tumult or disturbance of the peace.
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To waste (money, time, etc.) in disorderly or profligate living.
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To live in a wild, loose manner.
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To engage in unrestrained revelry.
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To indulge without restraint; revel (in something)
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idiom
run riot
- to run wild; act without restraint, control, or discipline
- to grow in luxuriance or profusion
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Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Riot
Origin of Riot
Middle English from Old French dispute from rioter to quarrel perhaps from ruire to roar from Latin rūgīre
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English riot (“debauched living, dissipation"), from Old French riote (“debate"). Compare French riotte.
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