riot

Meanings

• noun

  A violent disturbance of the peace, typically involving a large group of people.

  - "The city was under riot control after the football match."
  - "The rioters caused extensive damage to the store."

• noun

  A tumultuous or disorderly assembly of people.

  - "The rioters clashed with the police."
  - "The riot was quelled after several hours."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹaɪ.ət/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=87241178"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with riot
toilet , oatmeal , coat tail , moral

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Variants

List of all variants of riot that leads to same result
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Etymology

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Old French 'ruee' meaning 'rush' or 'rout' and later adopted into English with the meaning 'a tumultuous disturbance'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest recorded riot in history took place in Beijing, China, in 1861, with an estimated 100,000 participants.

2. The term 'riot grrrl' was popularized by the music scene of the same name in the 1990s, which included bands like Bikini Kill, Sleater-Kinney, and Bratmobile.

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Related Concepts

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1. Civil unrest: A broader term that encompasses various forms of collective violence and disorder, including riots, protests, and insurrections.

2. Civil disobedience: A deliberate and nonviolent violation of laws, typically carried out as a form of protest against perceived injustice.

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Culture

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Riots have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, often serving as a reflection of social unrest and political upheaval. The term 'riot grrrl' emerged in the 1990s as a feminist punk subculture that embraced confrontational music and activism.

How to Memorize "riot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people causing chaos and destruction in the streets.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'riot' with the image of a chaotic and violent disturbance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'riot' starts with the letter 'R' and represents a 'Rush of chaos and violence'.

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