Word
rioting
Phoneticsri·ot·ing
US/ˈɹaɪətɪŋ/
UK/ɹˈaɪətɪŋ/
Definition
n. a situation where a large group of people behaves in a violent and uncontrolled way in public. It often involves fighting with police or damaging buildings.
n. the act of participating in a violent public disturbance by a large group of people. Often involves civil disorder, property damage, and clashes with law enforcement.
Examples
“The city was quiet after three days of rioting.”
“The government declared a state of emergency to stop the rioting that broke out after the controversial election results.”
“Sociologists often distinguish between spontaneous rioting sparked by a specific grievance and more organized forms of civil unrest that target systemic political structures.”
Examples
simple
“The city was quiet after three days of rioting.”
contextual
“The government declared a state of emergency to stop the rioting that broke out after the controversial election results.”
complex
“Sociologists often distinguish between spontaneous rioting sparked by a specific grievance and more organized forms of civil unrest that target systemic political structures.”
Real-World Examples
“It has so far arrested 39 people in connection with the rioting.” Word family
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