A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property. / (figuratively) A wide and unconstrained variety.

(intransitive) To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition. / (intransitive, obsolete) To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.

plural of riot

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of riot

simple past tense and past participle of riot

present participle of riot

A riot.

plural of rioting

(historical) Any of the agricultural riots in England in 1830, led by Captain Swing.

A unit of the police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds. They use special equipment for personal defense as well as for crowd control and dispersal.