riot
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Danh từ
noun- 1.
(countable, uncountable)A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
The protests began peacefully but turned into riots after several days.
- 2.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)(figurative) A wide and unconstrained variety.
In summer this flower garden is a riot of colour.
- 3.
(colloquial, uncountable)A humorous or entertaining event or person.
- 4.
(countable, uncountable)Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.
- 5.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Excessive and expensive feasting; wild and loose festivity; revelry.
Động từ
verb- 1.
(intransitive)To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.
The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base.
- 2.
(intransitive, obsolete)To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.
- 3.
(transitive)To cause to riot; to throw into a tumult.
- 4.
(transitive)To annoy.
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From Middle English riot (debauched living, dissipation), from Old French riote (debate), from rioter (to quarrel), perhaps related to riboter or from Latin rugio (to roar).