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riot

Pronunciation: [ˈraɪət]

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Learn how to use riot in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “social unrest”

(noun) a riot is when a large group of people get very angry or upset and start behaving violently. This often happens when people feel they are treated unfairly and want to protest. It can include things like shouting, breaking things, or fighting.

Example

The community organized a peaceful rally, which was a good way to express their feelings without starting a riot.

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The protest turned into a riot, causing a lot of damage and fear in the neighborhood.

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What causes people to participate in a riot?

Context: “social unrest”

(verb) to riot means to take part in a violent public disturbance. It’s when people join together to protest, but it gets out of control and becomes destructive.

Example

The crowd rioted peacefully for their rights, showing their frustration without harming anyone.

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They didn’t riot even when they were unhappy with the new rules.

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What happens when people choose to riot instead of protest peacefully?

How to pronounce riot

Pronunciation: [ˈraɪət]

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