Synonyms of run riot

run riot

phrase

as in misconduct

to behave badly

Students were running riot at yesterday's tailgate.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misconduct
• act out
• disobey
• rebel
• raise Cain
• carry on
• misbehave
• act up
• kid (around)
• cut up
• horse around
• clown (around)
• show off
• fool around
• roughhouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obey
• act
• conduct
• quit
• bear
• control
• conform
• comply
• move
• check
• contain
• handle
• collect
• quiet
• restrain
• inhibit
• comport
• curb
• acquit
• demean
• deport
• compose
• constrain
• repress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of run riot

There was also a strong reaction after the first 6-0 defeat of Parkinson’s managerial career a couple of years later, Bristol City running riot at Valley Parade to clinch promotion from League One in April 2015. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Arsenal looks to repeat last season’s championship run, and their contentious loss to PSG in the Champions League final could serve as further incentive for Mikel Arteta’s squad to run riot. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026