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[ noun ] a public act of violence by an unruly mob

Synonyms

public_violence

Used in print

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

J._Wheaton_Smith , editor of the Warren_Telegraph stated that `` the ends of justice must be satisfied , a solitary example must be set , in_order_that all those misnamed philantropists [ sic ] , who , actuated by a blind zeal , dare to instigate riot , treason , and murder , may heed it and shape their future course accordingly '' .

Related terms

violence race_riot

2
[ noun ] a state of disorder involving group violence

Synonyms

rioting

Related terms

disorder

3
[ noun ] a joke that seems extremely funny

Related terms

joke roar

4
[ verb ] engage in boisterous, drunken merry-making

Synonyms

roister carouse

Examples

"They were out carousing last night"

Related terms

revel orgy wassailer carouse

5
[ verb ] take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

Examples

"Students were rioting everywhere in 1968"

Related terms

rampage rioting

6
[ noun ] a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

Related terms

revel carouse

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