riot

nounB1 · Intermediate

Violent and uncontrolled action by a crowd.

Meaning of «riot»

noun

violent and uncontrolled action by a crowd

The riot in the city center lasted three hours.

Translation

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«riot» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

noisy trouble caused by many people

disturbanceany event that breaks the peace; can be smallPolice came after a disturbance in the street.

commotionnoisy, confused activity; not violentWe heard a commotion outside the door.

uproarloud, angry noise or protest from many peopleThe decision caused an uproar in town.

riotviolent, out-of-control action by a crowdThe riot began after the football match.

Word family

riot B1 · nounrioter B2 · nounriotous C1 · adjective

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