Riot
Word | RIOT |
Character | 4 |
Hyphenation | ri ot |
Pronunciations | /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Riot"
What do we mean by riot?
A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people. noun
A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose. noun
An unrestrained outbreak, as of laughter or passions. noun
A profusion. noun
Unrestrained merrymaking; revelry. noun
Debauchery. noun
An irresistibly funny person or thing. noun
To take part in a riot. intransitive verb
To live wildly or engage in uncontrolled revelry. intransitive verb
To waste (money or time) in wild or wanton living. intransitive verb
A disturbance arising from wanton and disorderly conduct; a tumult; an uproar; a brawl. noun
Specifically In law, an unlawful assembly which has actually begun to execute the purpose for which it assembled by a breach of the peace, and to the terror of the public, or a lawful assembly proceeding to execute an unlawful purpose. A riot cannot take place unless three persons at least are present. Stephen. Compare rout, 4, and unlawful assembly (under unlawful). noun
A luxurious and loose manner of living; boisterous and excessive festivity; revelry. noun
Confusion; a confused or chaotic mass; a jumble; a medley. noun
To grow luxuriantly, wildly, or in rank abundance. noun
Synonyms and Mutiny, Sedition, etc. See insurrection, quarrel. noun
To act in a wanton and disorderly manner; rouse a tumult or disturbance; specifically, to take part in a riot (see riot, n., 2), or outbreak against the public peace.
To be in a state of disorder or confusion; act irregularly.
To revel; run to excess in feasting, drinking, or other sensual indulgences; act in an unrestrained or wanton manner.
Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.
The tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by an unlawful assembly of three or more persons in the execution of some private object.
A wide and unconstrained variety.
Excessive and expensive feasting; wild and loose festivity; revelry.
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