rioting

ri·ot  (rt)

n.

1. A wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people.

2. Law A violent disturbance of the public peace by three or more persons assembled for a common purpose.

3. An unrestrained outbreak, as of laughter or passions.

4. A profusion: The garden was a riot of colors in August.

5.

a. Unrestrained merrymaking; revelry.

b. Debauchery.

6. Slang An irresistibly funny person or thing: Isn't she a riot?

v. ri·ot·ed, ri·ot·ing, ri·ots

v.intr.

1. To take part in a riot.

2. To live wildly or engage in uncontrolled revelry.

v.tr.

To waste (money or time) in wild or wanton living: "rioted his life out, and made an end" Tennyson.

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[Middle English, from Old French, dispute, from rioter, to quarrel, perhaps from ruire, to roar, from Latin rgre.]

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riot·er n.

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Noun

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rioting - a state of disorder involving group violence riot disorder - a disturbance of the peace or of public order