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RIOT

(noun, verb)
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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

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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of disorder involving group violence

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A joke that seems extremely funny

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A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

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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"

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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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