present participle of riot

A riot.

A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property. / (figuratively) A wide and unconstrained variety.

(intransitive) To create or take part in a riot; to raise an uproar or sedition. / (intransitive, obsolete) To act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of feasting, luxury, etc.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of riot

plural of riot

simple past tense and past participle of riot

plural of rioting

A unit of the police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds. They use special equipment for personal defense as well as for crowd control and dispersal.

(historical) Any of the agricultural riots in England in 1830, led by Captain Swing.