riot

A riot occurs when a large gathering of people behave in a violent manner towards others, especially when the police are involved.

• There was a riot in the streets following the election results.
• A peaceful protest suddenly became a riot.
• Rioting protesters burned buildings and cars.
• Police tried their best to put down the riot.
• Most of the rioters left when the police started to fire live ammunition.
• Riots in the United States are beginning to become more common.

The word "riot" can also be used as a verb:

• People rioted in the streets.
• They were rioting because they were angry about a government policy.
• Some of the people who were rioting were also looting.

Sometimes the word "riot" is used as a type of slang word to describe a fun experience or humor.

• We had a riot at the party.
• The New Year’s Eve celebration was a riot.
• That guy is a riot. (He’s very funny and fun to be with.)

You never know who might show up at a riot.

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April 30, 2015