riotings

[US]/'raiətiŋ/
[UK]/ ˈraɪətɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. violent or disorderly behavior by a group of people

Example Sentences

They are rioting in the streets.

an unrepentant prodigal son, rioting off to far countries.

police were trying to separate two rioting mobs.

His conviction caused rioting in the streets.

The local media reported rioting across the country.

rioting students belabored by squads of police officers;

Real-world Examples

" They are DESTROYING our cities and rioting."

Source: New York Times

He hoped to calm the striking and rioting workers across the country.

Source: Encyclopædia Britannica

More than 700 people have been arrested after a fifth night of rioting in France.

Source: CRI Online July 2023 Collection

It led to rioting at a concert in New York State where Robeson was to appear.

Source: VOA Special July 2019 Collection

Days of rioting, looting and clashes with police followed as citizens vented their anger over the killing.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

Well, sure it can. That's just a lie we tell poor people to keep 'em from rioting.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Paris has been shaken by some of the most serious rioting in decades over the last two weekends.

Source: BBC Listening December 2018 Collection

The grandmother of the teenager has said she wanted the nationwide rioting triggered by the killing to end.

Source: CRI Online July 2023 Collection

On the other hand, the Israeli police saying they'll have zero tolerance for what they describe as rioting.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2023

Government forces shot back but failed to contain rioting sparked by contaminated water in the oil-rich but neglected city.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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