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RIOTS Synonyms

There are 39 synonyms of the word riots. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the word riots. (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)

bedlam
nounn
noun

• pejorative terms for an insane asylum

• a state of extreme confusion and disorder

brouhaha
nounn
noun

• loud confused noise from many sources

• a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits

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

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

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

revolution
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

• the overthrow of a government by those who are governed

• a single complete turn (axial or orbital)

ruckus
nounn
noun

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

scuffle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• disorderly fighting

• a hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling

• an unceremonious and disorganized struggle

verb

• walk by dragging one's feet

• fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

skirmish
nounn
noun

• a minor short-term fight

verb

• engage in a skirmish

tumult
nounn
noun

• a state of commotion and noise and confusion

• violent agitation

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

turmoil
nounn
noun

• a violent disturbance

• violent agitation

• disturbance usually in protest

Best Hypernyms For RIOTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for riots, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
revel disorder force gag jape jest joke jollify laugh racket rampage revelry turmoil upheaval violence wassail commotions disorders disturbances insurrections revolutions upheavals uprisings
Phrases (4)
make happymake merrymake whoopeewhoop it up

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