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noun
- 1. the violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd: "the clashes followed a night of rioting in several parts of the city"
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noisy, violent, and uncontrolled behaviour by a group of people in a public place, often as a protest: The government is afraid of further serious rioting today. Rioting broke out when the election results were announced. See. riot. Fewer examples. anti-government rioting.
: a violent public disorder. specifically : a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled together and acting with a common intent. b. : public violence, tumult, or disorder. 2. : a random or disorderly profusion. the woods were a riot of color. 3. : one that is wildly amusing. the new comedy is a riot. 4. archaic.
Riot control and laws. Law enforcement teams deployed to control riots often wear body armor and shields, and may use tear gas against anti-Sarkozy demonstrators in Paris. Riots are typically dealt with by the police, although methods differ from country to country.
noun. uk / ˈraɪ.ət / us / ˈraɪ.ət / Add to word list. C1 [ C ] an occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled way in public, often as a protest: Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries. [ S ] old-fashioned informal. a very funny or entertaining occasion or person: "How was the party ?"
noun. a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets. Synonyms: melee, fray, brawl, outbreak.
Definition of rioting noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
May 17, 2024 · Riot, in criminal law, a violent offense against public order involving three or more people. Like an unlawful assembly, a riot involves a gathering of persons for an illegal purpose. In contrast to an unlawful assembly, however, a riot involves violence.
