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

South Africa’s history of violent anti-immigration riots stretches back to 2008, peaking again in 2015, 2019, and 2021, fueled by socioeconomic discontent. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

Last month, anti-immigrant protesters clashed with police during riots across the capital Belfast, which saw homes and vehicles torched and authorities deploy water cannons. — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Cole is accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee headquarters near the Capitol on the night before the riot. — Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The caveat here is that the 2011-12 and 2012-13 Egyptian domestic seasons were cancelled due to the Port Said Stadium riot in February 2012 and the June 30 revolution in 2013. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Phrases Containing riot

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