Množina: riots

ETYM Old Fren. riote, of uncertain origin; cf. od. revot, ravot.
1.A public act of violence by an unruly mob; SYN. public violence.
2. A random or disorderly profusion.
3. One that is wildly amusing.

To take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot

Množina: Riot Acts

A former English law requiring mobs to disperse after a magistrate reads the law to them.

Množina: riot acts

A vigorous reprimand

Množina: riot controls

The measures taken to control a riot; SYN. riot control operations.

Množina: riot guns

A small arm used to disperse rioters rather than to inflict serious injury or death; especially; a short-barreled shotgun

Množina: riot squads

Množina: riot-sticks

Množina: rioters

Someone who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace.

Singular of rioters is rioter.

Množina: riotings

A state of disorder involving group violence; SYN. riot.

ETYM Old Fren. rioteux.
1. Involving, or engaging in, riot; wanton; unrestrained; luxurious.
2. Partaking of the nature of a riot; seditious.

Množina: riotous mobs