to riot
Third Person
riots
Present Participle
rioting
Past Tense
rioted
Past Participle
rioted
1
to engage in violent and disorderly behavior, typically by a group of people, often in protest or as a reaction to a perceived injustice
- The crowd began to riot when they learned about the unjust decision.
- Protesters rioted in the streets, demanding justice for the victim.
- The football fans rioted after their team lost the championship game.
- People started to riot against the government's new policy.
- Students rioted on campus, expressing their dissatisfaction with the administration.
2
to behave in an drunken or uncontrolled way, often involving overindulgence in pleasure or luxury
- The guests rioted at the banquet, indulging in an excessive amount of food and drink.
- The crowd rioted in joy after the victory, indulging in loud cheers and unrestrained revelry.
- The young man rioted in the splendor of the city, enjoying the best that money could buy.
- They rioted in luxury, staying in the finest hotels and enjoying the best entertainment.
- After the promotion, he rioted in extravagance, purchasing a new car and expensive gifts.