riots

NOUN

uprising, disorder

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anarchy brawl disturbance lawlessness protest storm strife trouble turbulence turmoil uproar

STRONG

anarchism burst commotion confusion distemper flap fray free-for-all fuss hassle misrule mix-up quarrel racket row ruckus ruction rumble rumpus run-in scene shivaree shower snarl stir to-do tumult

WEAK

brannigan mob violence street fighting wingding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm order peace tranquility

STRONG

agreement calmness composure harmony organization

WEAK

seriousness solemnity

NOUN

very funny happening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

panic uproar

STRONG

boisterousness carousal confusion excess extravaganza festivity flourish frolic howl jollification lark merrymaking revelry romp scream sensation show sidesplitter skylark smash splash tumult wow

WEAK

high jinks

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm

STRONG

order seriousness

WEAK

peace solemnity

VERB

protest; cause an uproar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rampage

STRONG

arise debauch dissipate fight racket rebel revolt rise

WEAK

go on rampage run riot stir up trouble take to the streets

Antonyms

STRONG

agree comply obey

WEAK

cooperate make peace

Example Sentences

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However, he has suggested it is a lie to say that he has called for riots.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

People suffered and worked endlessly, but after the riots, they realized that the lives they had been living in America were not truly immigrant lives in the full sense.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"The majority of the people that were part of the riots actually came from outside the city into the city to cause disorder and disruption," Kaur said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Elections in Peru and Colombia and riots in Bolivia test Latin American democracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“We can all agree the riots got outta hand, right?” says Daddy.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas