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- pronunciation:
- raI
 t
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- run riot
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a violent disturbance caused by a large number of people.
The police were called in to stop the angry protest from becoming a riot. |
| definition 2: |
(informal) a person or thing that is wildly funny.
His stories are a riot.- synonyms:
- scream
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| related words: |
anarchy, uprising |
| phrase: |
run riot |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
riots, rioting, rioted |
| definition: |
to take part in a public riot.
An angry mob rioted in the city.- similar words:
- revolt, rise, rumble, storm
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| related words: |
rebel |
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