verb
- past tense of riot; participated in a violent public disturbance
Examples
- The angry crowd rioted after the controversial verdict was announced.
- Students rioted on campus following the tuition increase.
- Citizens rioted in the streets demanding political reform.
- The fans rioted when their team lost the championship game.
- Prisoners rioted over poor living conditions in the facility.
- The protesters rioted, breaking windows and overturning cars.