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Riot (Noun)

A state of disorder involving group violence.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The police struggled to contain the riot that erupted outside the stadium after the match.
A riot broke out in the city center when the government announced a major price hike on essential goods.
The neighborhood was plagued by a riot of angry youths who vandalized property and clashed with law enforcement.
A group of protesters turned violent and sparked a riot that lasted for several hours, causing widespread destruction.
The riot in the prison was sparked by a dispute between rival gangs and was eventually brought under control by the authorities.

A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The fraternity house was the site of a notorious riot every year on Halloween, with students from all over campus attending.
The party quickly escalated into a riot, with people spilling out into the streets and dancing on top of cars.
The resort town was known for its riotous spring break celebrations, which often ended with arrests and property damage.
The rock star's mansion was the scene of a riot after the concert, with groupies and friends partying until dawn.
The university administrators tried to crack down on the riot that occurred every year after the homecoming game, but it seemed to only get wilder and more out of control.

A joke that seems extremely funny.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The comedian's hilarious one-liner about marriage caused a riot of laughter in the audience.
After he told the infamous joke, a riot of applause erupted from the crowd.
The punchline was so on point it sparked a riot of laughter that echoed through the hall.
The whole room was in a riot of giggles as soon as he said the words.
His stand-up routine about food was such a riot that people were literally crying from laughing.