Synonyms of riot

riot

noun

ˈrī-ət 

as in hoot

someone or something that is very funny

she's such a riot at parties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hoot
• scream
• laugh
• joke
• knee-slapper
• gag
• howler
• witticism
• boner
• wisecrack
• sight
• sally
• quip
• pleasantry
• crack
• jest
• waggery
• caution

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• downer
• bummer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of riot

But accounts of the riot by authorities and landowners accused the squatters of firing first, Confluence said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

What happened in the aftermath of the riots, according to Thomas who grew up going to a church in Opa-Locka, was an organized push from the Black community to vote in local elections. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

What unfolded could easily have been mistaken for a riot between mortal enemies. — Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Under its previous operator, Mountain View had been plagued by riots that drew negative press and infuriated locals. — Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing riot

• read the riot act (to)
• riot act
• run riot