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rioting

/ˈraɪətɪŋ/ /ˈraɪɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition.

Examples :

"The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base."
politics government action police society war

Related Words

Illustration boisterous

boisterous adjective

/ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/

Full of energy; exuberant; noisy.

"The children were boisterous on the playground, running and shouting with excitement. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

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afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

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feasting verb

/ˈfiːstɪŋ/

To partake in a feast, or large meal.

"I feasted on turkey and dumplings."

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unrestrained verb

/ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd/

To free from restraints.

"The teacher unrestrained the students' imaginations during the creative writing lesson. "

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championship noun

/ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

"The school's basketball team won the championship this year. "

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merriment noun

/ˈmɛɹimənt/

A state of enjoyable exuberance

"The children's merriment filled the park as they played games. "

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indulging verb

/ɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/

(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.

"After a long week of studying, Sarah was indulging in a delicious chocolate cake. "

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protesters noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstəz/ /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstɚz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."

Illustration sedition

sedition noun

/sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/

Organized incitement of rebellion or civil disorder against authority or the state, usually by speech or writing.

"The professor was fired after accusations of sedition arose due to his online posts encouraging students to protest the university's policies and disrupt classes. "

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military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."