noun
- violent disturbances of the peace by crowds of people
Usage: plural of riot
verb
- takes part in violent public disturbances
Usage: third person singular present of riot
Examples
- The riots lasted for three days before police restored order.
- Several buildings were damaged during the riots downtown.
- The government imposed a curfew to prevent further riots.
- News of the verdict sparked riots in several cities.
- The crowd riots whenever their team loses an important game.
- He riots against any form of authority or rules.
- Peaceful protests turned into riots after midnight.