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A riot is a violent uprising or wild disturbance by a crowd, or an outburst or torrent of uncontrolled feelings or emotions. (noun)
- Violent protests held in the streets are an example of a riot.
- An offense art exhibit that gets everyone really mad is an example of an art exhibit that causes a riot.
- When you feel a torrent of controlled anger, this is an example of a riot of anger.
To riot is to take part in violent protests or disturbances or to act in an unrestrained or uncontrolled way. (verb)
When you take to the streets in violent protest, this is an example of a time when you riot.
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