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

Four people who took part in the New Hampshire protest were sentenced to 60 days each in prison, while Chambers faces up to five years if convicted of riot and conspiracy to riot over the same episode. — Muhammad Darwish, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Some demonstrators cursed at police officers holding riot shields, while others yelled out as passing cars honked in support of the protest. — Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

Although Pride Month is traditionally celebrated in June to coincide with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots, Boise has been holding Pride festivities in September since 2020, according to Wheeler. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Sep. 2026

Punk For seven brilliant years in the nineties, the Washington punk-rock band Bikini Kill kicked up a ruckus as pioneers of the riot-grrrl movement. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing riot

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