Rioting (Noun)
Meaning
A state of disorder involving group violence.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Rioting erupted in the streets as the unpopular election results were announced.
- The police were struggling to contain the rioting in the city centre, with buildings being looted and set on fire.
- Reports of rioting were emerging from the nearby town, with residents advising others to stay indoors for safety.
- Despite attempts by the authorities to restore order, rioting continued to plague the city for days.
- Television footage showed rioting outside the parliament building, as protesters clashed with security forces.