riot

Definition

  • n. a public act of violence by an unruly mob
  • v. take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

Word forms

Past tense
rioted
Present participle
rioting
Third person singular
riots
Past participle
rioted

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The city was filled with a riot of colors during the festival.

  2. vi.

    After losing the game, the fans began to riot in the streets.

  3. vt.

    He tends to riot his money on expensive gadgets that he rarely uses.