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Definition of "rioting" []

  • Present participle of riot. (verb)
  • A riot. (noun)

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Use "rioting" in a sentence
  • "Since the term rioting usually is just linked with violence, and to end the debate about that - what about big, huge, massive PROTESTS?"
  • "Syrian government television warned citizens against demonstrating, saying that there is a "difference between peaceful protests," which are permitted, and what it called "rioting"The government also warned people against carrying firearms and urged citizens not to stock up on bread."
  • "Children as young as nine were involved in rioting against police in a loyalist area of north Belfast last night, a bus workers 'union claimed today."