riot

[ˈraɪət]

riot Definition

• 1. a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd
• 2. an impressively large or varied display of something

Using riot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "riot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police were called in to control the riot.

• Example

  The city was in chaos after the riots broke out.

• Example

  The concert was a riot of color and sound.

• Example

  The garden was a riot of colors in the spring.

riot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for riot

• disturbance
• revolt
• tumult
• commotion
• uprising

Antonyms for riot

• peace
• calm

Idioms Using riot

• start a riot

  to cause a commotion or disturbance

  Example

  The politician's remarks started a riot among the crowd.

• riot of color

  a situation where there are many bright and vibrant colors

  Example

  The sunset was a riot of color, with shades of pink, orange, and purple.

• riot of sound

  a situation where there are many different sounds happening at once

  Example

  The busy street was a riot of sound, with cars honking, people talking, and music playing.

Phrases with riot

• riot act

  a stern warning that if unacceptable behavior does not cease, severe consequences will follow

  Example

  The teacher read the students the riot act when they continued to misbehave in class.

• food riot

  a riot caused by hunger and desperation due to lack of food

  Example

  The government had to intervene to prevent a food riot from breaking out in the city.

• riot of laughter

  a situation where people are laughing uncontrollably

  Example

  The comedian's jokes caused a riot of laughter in the audience.

Origins of riot

from Latin 'ryota', meaning 'noise, uproar'

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Summary: riot in Brief

The term 'riot' [ˈraɪət] refers to a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, or an impressive display of something. It can be used to describe both chaotic events like 'The police were called in to control the riot,' and colorful displays like 'The garden was a riot of colors in the spring.' Phrases like 'riot act' and idioms like 'start a riot' are also common.