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present tense form of riot (3rd person singular).
plural of riot.

riots

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All (3) Noun (2) Verb (1)

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uprising, disorder n.
very funny happening n.
protest; cause an uproar v.

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

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calm order peace tranquility

STRONG

agreement calmness composure harmony organization

WEAK

seriousness solemnity

NOUN

very funny happening

Synonyms

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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

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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

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riots

Troops were also deployed to enforce strict Covid‑19 lockdowns in 2020 and during the deadly riots sparked by the jailing of ex‑president Jacob Zuma in 2021.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

After the riots, Maria stayed inside her home for seven days, too frightened to leave.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

The broadcaster has previously apologised for editing together two different sections of the speech he gave before the 2021 Capitol riots.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Vietnam, inner-city riots, and the assassinations of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. had cast a pall over the Day-Glo optimism of the Love Generation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Shortages of food, fuel, and everything else led to strikes and riots in several German cities.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman