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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈraɪət/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈraɪət/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(rī′ət)

Collocations for "riot"

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "riot" in context.

riot

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.

a riot in the [town, city center, streets, prison]
[race, protest, social, street] riots
a riot outside the [stadium, parliament building, White House]
a riot between rival [fans, supporters]
tried to [halt, break up, end, quash] the riot
the riot was led by [thugs, protestors, activists]
[stores, cars, property] damaged during the riots
the riot was a [cause, result, consequence] of
[many, several] were arrested during the riot
could [lead to, result in] a [nasty, violent, messy] riot
the [children, fans] threatened to run riot
a riot of [colors, designs, instructions]
you're a riot!
this [book, show] is a riot!
had a riot at the [club, wedding, party]!
was a real riot at the [club]!
rioted for [hours, justice]
rioted against [a decision, cutbacks, the police]
rioted over [a decision]

n as adj

sent in the riot [police, squad]
[put on, wearing] riot gear
slang: read his [son, workers, students] the riot act

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'riot' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

control - crowd - prison - jail - shield - footage - spark - squad - suppress - restrain - inmate - climax

🗣️Forum discussions with the word(s) "riot" in the title:

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rioting and riot - English Only forum
run a riot vs. make a riot - English Only forum
run riot - English Only forum
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starting a riot - English Only forum
statements to occur riot - English Only forum
They cleared the kitchen in a riot of grease-proof paper. - English Only forum
to riot in the excess of my despair - English Only forum
to riot themselves away - English Only forum
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Collocations for "riot"

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