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

Meanwhile, criticism is mounting over President Emmanuel Macron's decision to embark on a three-day tour of the Middle East as France suffers its most severe riots in many years. — Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

And yet, despite the riots in France, Emmanuel Macron attended a Celine Dion concert with his wife, a decision Stewart called out. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Nunez said that around 60,000 police and other security forces had been deployed around the country, though admitted that authorities had been unable to suppress riots in cities like Paris, Marseille and Lyon. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The secondhand online marketplace Vinted saw a surge in suspicious listings after widespread civil unrest and riots across France. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing riot

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