Antonyms for riot

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : rahy-uht

Phonetic Transcription : ˈraɪ ət

Definition of riot

Origin : c.1200, "debauchery, extravagance, wanton living," from Old French riote (12c.) "dispute, quarrel, (tedious) talk, chattering, argument, domestic strife," also a euphemism for "sexual intercourse," of uncertain origin. Cf. Medieval Latin riota "quarrel, dispute, uproar, riot." Perhaps from Latin rugire "to roar." Meaning "public disturbance" is first recorded late 14c. Meaning "something spectacularly successful" first recorded 1909 in theater slang.
Run riot is first recorded 1520s, a metaphoric extension from Middle English meaning in reference to hounds following the wrong scent. The Riot Act, part of which must be read to a mob before active measures can be taken, was passed 1714 (1 Geo. I, st.2, c.5). Riot girl and alternative form riot grrl first recorded 1992.

noun uprising, disorder
noun very funny happening
verb protest; cause an uproar

Example sentences :

The riot had now changed into open mutiny among these marshmen and miners.
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

This man was Hugh; and in every part of the riot, he was seen.
Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens

There was a riot in the streets; in one house the poison cup was ready.
Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael

I believe you'd raise a riot in the cemetry if you were dead, you would.
Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various

It were blasphemy to call this riot the desire for progress for the masses.
Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel

But no riot or verbal explosion followed the opening of the door.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

If there's likely to be a riot let the Commissioner get his warrant—Heigho!
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

It was a relief to drown with laughter the riot going on within.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

There's been a riot, and some civilian's got hold of an ato-projector.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

Because we did not master the riot of our inventions and discoveries.
Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy

Synonyms for riot

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