riot

• Substantivo que designa uma perturbação violenta da ordem pública por uma multidão, frequentemente acompanhada de desordem, destruição ou protesto. Também pode se referir a uma explosão descontrolada de algo ou a uma pessoa ou coisa muito engraçada.

A noun referring to a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, often involving public disorder, destruction, or protest.

1. Public disturbanceB2formal

   A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd of people, often involving destruction and lawlessness.

   Motim

   • The police were called to control the riot in the city center.
   • The riot caused significant damage to several shops.
   • Many people were arrested during the riot.

   Sinônimosbedlamchaoscommotiondisorderdisturbancefracasmayhemmeleepandemoniumtumultuproar

   Antônimoscalmorderpeacetranquility

2. Very amusing eventB2informal

   An event or situation that is extremely funny or entertaining.

   Comédia

   • The comedy show was an absolute riot.
   • His performance at the party was a riot.
   • The children's antics were a riot to watch.

   Sinônimosblasthootlaughscream

• Verbo usado para indicar a participação em distúrbios públicos violentos ou em comportamento desordeiro de um grupo de pessoas.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking part in a violent public disturbance or disorderly behavior by a group of people.

1. Participate in a violent disturbanceB2formal

   To take part in a violent public disorder, often involving a crowd causing damage or harm.

   Participar de distúrbio violento

   • The protesters began to riot after the police arrived.
   • Crowds rioted in the streets, breaking windows and overturning cars.
   • The government deployed troops to prevent people from rioting.

   Sinônimosmutinyrampagerebelrevoltrise up

2. Act without restraintC1informal

   To behave in a wild, uncontrolled, or excessive manner.

   Agir sem controle

   • The children rioted through the house after their parents left.
   • Fans rioted in the stadium after their team lost the championship.
   • The party turned into a riot of noise and laughter.

   Sinônimoscarouseraise hellrampagerevelroister

   Antônimosbehaverestrain