Definition
a riot: a revolt, a disturbance; an outbreak of violence, confusion or anger in a crowd of people
to riot: to uprise, to revolt, to protest
- ""The protesters have peaceful intentions, but will react violently if provoked by fascist riot police."
- "However, it was also a year of revolution, where social networks changed the way we remove dictators and riot in major cities."
- "Tension in this country is high - riots, protests, and angry tea drinking seem inevitable."
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