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riots

/ˈraɪəts/

Meanings
noun
Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.

Examples :

"After the soccer team won the championship, riots of celebration erupted in the city streets. "
politics society government action group event police

Related Words

Illustration execution

execution noun

/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

"The dancer's execution of the pirouette was graceful and precise. "

Illustration tumultuous

tumultuous adjective

/tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ /-ˈməl-/

Characterized by loud, confused noise.

"The marketplace was tumultuous with vendors shouting prices and customers haggling loudly. "

Illustration controversial

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. "

Illustration disturbance

disturbance noun

/dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/

The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

"The loud music from next door caused a significant disturbance during my study session. "

Illustration unrestrained

unrestrained verb

/ˌʌnrɪˈstreɪnd/

To free from restraints.

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

Illustration championship

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. "

Illustration protesters

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 overflowing

overflowing verb

/ˌoʊvərˈfloʊɪŋ/ /ˈoʊvərˌfloʊɪŋ/

To flow over the brim of (a container).

"The river overflowed the levee."

Illustration celebration

celebration noun

/ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeiʃən/

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

"The church held a celebration of the Eucharist, a Christian sacrament. "

Illustration buildings

buildings noun

/ˈbɪldɪŋz/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration unconstrained

unconstrained adjective

/ˌʌnkənˈstreɪnd/ /ˌʌnkənˈst્રેɪnd/

Not constrained

"The artist felt truly free and unconstrained when painting outdoors. "

Illustration protestors

protestors noun

/prəˈtɛstərz/

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

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