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riot


2riot

verb

Definition of RIOT

intransitive verb
1
: to indulge in revelry or wantonness
2
: to create or engage in a riot
ri·ot·er noun

Examples of RIOT

  1. Students rioted after their team lost the football game.

First Known Use of RIOT

14th century

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