rioted Definition

riot
noun

1a. loosely
A noisy public disturbance or disorder, usually by a large group of people;
Thesaurus: turmoil, uproar, anarchy, disturbance, insurrection, turbulence, commotion, strife, tumult, riotry; Antonym: calm, order.
1b. law., technical
Such a disturbance by three or more people;
1c. Suitable for use in a riot.

Example: riot shields
2. Uncontrolled or wild revelry and feasting.
3. archaic
Unrestrained squandering or indulgence.
4. Said especially of colour: a striking display.
5. colloq
Someone or something that is very amusing or entertaining, especially in a wild or boisterous way.
6. A very, usually boisterously, successful show or performance.

verb, intr rioted, rioting

1. To take part in a riot.

Thesaurus: revolt, rebel, rise up, fight, run wild, rampage.
2. To take part in boisterous revelry.

Thesaurus: frolic, carouse, romp, revel, roister.

Derivative: rioter
noun

Derivative: rioting
noun

Idiom: run riot

To act, speak, etc in a wild or unrestrained way.
Example: The children ran riot

Said of plants, vegetation, etc: to grow profusely or in an uncontrolled way.
Example: The weeds were running riot

Etymology: 13c: from French riote a debate or quarrel.