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RIOT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Riot.

How to pronounce riot:

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Riot - as a noun

A public act of violence by an unruly mob

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
public violence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forceviolence
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of disorder involving group violence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rioting

A joke that seems extremely funny

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belly laughhowlerscreamsidesplitterthigh-slapperwow

A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bacchanalbacchanaliadebauchdebaucherydrunken revelrysaturnalia

Riot - as a verb

Take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

Example: "Students were rioting everywhere in 1968"

Engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking

Example: "They were out carousing last night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carouseroister

Example Sentences

"The protest turned into a riot, with people throwing stones and setting cars on fire."
"The city was in chaos as riots broke out in multiple neighborhoods."
"The police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to control the rioting crowd."
"Several people were injured in the violent riot that erupted at the soccer stadium."
"During the riot, the mob looted shops and vandalized public property."
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Word Game Points

Is RIOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, riot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIOT has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is RIOT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, riot is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 4.

Is RIOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, riot is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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