Riot
/ˈraɪ.ət/
A riot is when a large group of people get together and act very loudly and angrily, often causing trouble and breaking things. It can happen when people are upset about something and want to show the...
Examples
- During the school assembly, the kids started a riot when the principal announced a surprise extra week of vacation.
- In the book I read, a riot broke out in the town square when citizens demanded better rights and respect.
- When the soccer game ended in a tie, some fans created a riot by shouting and throwing things onto the field.
Synonyms
uprising
disturbance
protest
commotion
outburst
Antonyms
calm
peace
quiet
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