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RIOTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Riots.

Riots - as a noun

A public act of violence by an unruly mob

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
public violence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
force10violence13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of disorder involving group violence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rioting8

A joke that seems extremely funny

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belly laughhowler12scream10sidesplitterthigh-slapperwow9

A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bacchanal18bacchanalia20debauch15debauchery21drunken revelrysaturnalia10

Riots - 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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carouse9roister7

Example Sentences

"The city experienced widespread riots after the controversial verdict was announced."
"Several people were injured in the violent riots that engulfed the capital."
"The riots began as peaceful protests but quickly turned violent."
"During the riots, many businesses were looted and vandalized."
"The government imposed a curfew to control the escalating riots."
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Word Game Points

Is RIOTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, riots is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIOTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is RIOTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, riots is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIOTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is RIOTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, riots is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIOTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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