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RIOTING Synonyms

There are 37 synonyms of the word rioting. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word rioting. (close relations)
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affray
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

• a noisy fight

anarchy
nounn
noun

• a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

brawl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an uproarious party

• a noisy fight in a crowd

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

chaos
nounn
noun

• (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe

• a state of extreme confusion and disorder

• the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos

• (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions

commotion
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

• confused movement

disorder
nounn
noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

disturbance
nounn
noun

• activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

• an unhappy and worried mental state

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• a noisy fight

• the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion

• (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness

• electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

fracas
nounn
noun

• noisy quarrel

frenzy
nounn
noun

• state of violent mental agitation

insurrection
nounn
noun

• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

lawlessness
nounn
noun

• a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

• illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law

mayhem
nounn
noun

• the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person

• violent and needless disturbance

melee
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a noisy riotous fight

pandemonium
nounn
noun

• a state of extreme confusion and disorder

rebellion
nounn
noun

• refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

riot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a public act of violence by an unruly mob

• a state of disorder involving group violence

• a joke that seems extremely funny

• a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

verb

• take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

• engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking

rowdyism
nounn
noun

• rowdy behavior

tumult
nounn
noun

• a state of commotion and noise and confusion

• violent agitation

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

turbulence
nounn
noun

• unstable flow of a liquid or gas

• instability in the atmosphere

• a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

unrest
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a feeling of restless agitation

Best Hypernyms For RIOTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rioting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
revel disorder force gag jape jest joke jollify laugh racket rampage revelry violence wassail
Phrases (4)
make happymake merrymake whoopeewhoop it up

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