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riot

verb as in protest; cause an uproar

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“There was a social media riot over us taking off the hush puppies a few years ago. So that is coming back,” Adamolekun said.

From Salon

Argentina's courts have ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilians facing jail sentences for their involvement in the Brasilia riots last year.

From BBC

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. and his allies turned their nose up at the chance to bar Trump from ever running for office again after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

From Salon

Greek police have been criticised after it was claimed they used riot shields and tear gas to control England supporters during the Nations League match with Greece in Athens.

From BBC

One D.C. judge moved forward with sentencing two riot participants on Thursday.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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