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Definition of "riot" []
- A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people. (noun)
- Law A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose. (noun)
- An unrestrained outbreak, as of laughter or passions. (noun)
- A profusion: The garden was a riot of colors in August. (noun)
- Unrestrained merrymaking; revelry. (noun)
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Use "riot" in a sentence
- "This doesn't allow the police to make blanket requests-such as information about everyone in a particular area at a particular time, or everyone messaging the word "riot"-but it does mean that such evidence can be acquired about individuals identified in other ways CCTV, for example."
- ""I think the term riot is a dangerous term to throw around," Freeman said."
- "On New York Times, a series of pictures showing the riot is also criticized as catering to stereotypes and distorting facts."