What is the meaning of the word "riot"?
Definitions:
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a joke, person, or group of people that seems extremely funny
noun
- The comic was a riot last night.
- The comic was a riot last night.
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a public act of violence by an unruly mob
noun
- The fans were known for their riots after losing games.
- The fans were known for their riots after losing games.
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a state of disorder involving group violence
noun
- The police commissioner referred to the events as a riot.
- The police commissioner referred to the events as a riot.
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a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
noun
- That party last week was a riot.
- That party last week was a riot.
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take part in a riot
verb
- disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
- disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot