Crossword Dictionary

riot

A state of disorder involving group violence.

Synonyms: rebellion

Wordplays

Examples:

“Economic inequality has remained a pressing problem and has lead to riots and violent outbreaks.”

“On the first day of the riots, police strongly suggested that their employees evacuate the office.”

“At one point, a police helicopter reported a riot, seeing men unfurling a banner across the prison roof and smoke billowing from the yard.”

“Police disbanded the riots and detained an estimated forty students.”

“Later that evening demonstrations escalated into some smaller riots in the streets.”

“War is on the horizon, and there are riots in the streets.”

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