riots
noun · verb
Form of riot , plural of riot.
Simple meaning
A public act of violence by an unruly mob.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹaɪəts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of riot
A public act of violence by an unruly mob
plural of riot
A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
plural of riot
Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.
plural of riot
A state of disorder involving group violence
verb
third-person singular of riot
Take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
third-person singular of riot
To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
third-person singular of riot
To annoy.
third-person singular of riot
To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult.
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This meaning: A public act of violence by an unruly mob
Used this way, riots is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It comes across as direct, sometimes bluntly so.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Blunt and forceful
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