riots

Meanings

• noun

  A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, typically one that is fuelled by a common cause and is directed against authorities or property.

  - "The city was in chaos due to the riots."
  - "Riots broke out in the capital after the election results were announced."
  - "The riots were put down by the military."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with riots
toots , moots , suits , shoots , foots

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Variants

List of all variants of riots that leads to same result
riot , rioted , rioter , rioters , rioting , riots , race riot , race riots

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'routier', a wandering soldier, from 'router', to shake, disturb, from 'roue', a wheel. The term came to be used for a member of a band of roving soldiers in the Middle Ages, and later for a disorderly crowd.

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Trivia

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1. The deadliest riot in American history took place in 1863 in New York City, leaving more than 100 people dead and over 2,000 injured.

2. The term 'riot grrrl' was coined in the 1990s to describe a feminist punk music scene characterized by its politically charged lyrics and DIY ethos.

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Related Concepts

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1. Civil unrest: A state of disorder, discontent, or disruption in society, often characterized by protests, riots, strikes, or other forms of collective action.

2. Civil disorder: A disturbance of public peace and order, often involving violence or the threat of violence.

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Culture

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Riots have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, riots have been used to portray social unrest and political upheaval. In art, riots have been depicted as chaotic scenes of destruction and violence. In music, riots have been referenced in songs as symbols of rebellion and resistance.

How to Memorize "riots"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large crowd of people gathered in the streets, shouting and throwing objects at the police or other authorities.
   - Visualize the chaos and destruction that follows as buildings are set on fire and stores are looted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'riots' with words like 'chaos', 'disorder', 'violence', and 'protests'.
   - Think of images of riots in the news or in movies and try to recall the emotions and sensations they evoke.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-I-O-T-S to remember the definition: R-iots are I-nstances of O-rganized T-urmoil and S-ocial unrest.

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