Definition of rit
1. riot [ n ] a public act of violence by an unruly mob
Used in print:(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)
J._Wheaton_Smith , editor of the Warren_Telegraph stated that `` the ends of justice must be satisfied , a solitary example must be set , in_order_that all those misnamed philantropists [ sic ] , who , actuated by a blind zeal , dare to instigate riot , treason , and murder , may heed it and shape their future course accordingly '' .
Synonyms riot public_violence Related Terms violence race_riot2. riot [ n ] a state of disorder involving group violence
Synonyms riot rioting Related Terms disorder3. riot [ n ] a joke that seems extremely funny
Synonyms sidesplitter howler thigh-slapper scream wow riot belly_laugh Related Terms joke roar4. riot [ v ] engage in boisterous, drunken merry-making
Examples:
"They were out carousing last night"
5. riot [ v ] take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot
Examples:
"Students were rioting everywhere in 1968"
6. riot [ n ] a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
Synonyms debauch saturnalia drunken_revelry riot bacchanal bacchanalia debauchery orgy Related Terms revel carouseSimilar Spelling
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