Rioted Meaning in English
word · lemma: riot
ˈɹaɪətɪd
RY-uh-tid
ɹˈaɪətɪd
RY-uh-tid
Definition
Took part in a violent public disturbance, often involving a group of people causing damage or protesting loudly.
Usage & Nuances
Past tense of 'riot'. Often used for historical events, news, or law enforcement reports. Usually implies violence or significant disruption. Not used for peaceful protest—use 'demonstrated' or 'protested' for that.
Spanish: amotinó - protagonizó disturbiosPortuguese (BR): se amotinou - participou de tumultosPortuguese (PT): amotinou-se - participou em motinsChinese (Simplified): 骚乱 - 暴动Chinese (Traditional): 暴動 - 騷亂Hindi: दंगा कियाArabic: أشاغبوا - قاموا بأعمال شغبBengali: দাঙ্গা করেছিলRussian: бунтовали - устроили беспорядкиJapanese: 暴動を起こしたVietnamese: đã nổi loạn - đã gây bạo độngKorean: 폭동을 일으켰다Turkish: isyan çıkardı - ayaklandı (şiddet içerikli)Urdu: فساد کیا - فسادات برپا کیےIndonesian: melakukan kerusuhan - berbuat rusuh
Example Sentences
Angry fans rioted after the team lost the game.
basic
People rioted in the streets because of new laws.
basic
The prisoners rioted last night in the jail.
basic
Thousands rioted when food prices soared unexpectedly.
natural
After the verdict, protesters rioted outside the courthouse.
natural
The city has not rioted like that in decades.
natural