Definitions for riots
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1. riots

   A riot is a form of civil disorder commonly characterized by a group lashing out in a violent public disturbance against authority, property, or people. Riots typically involve destruction of property, public or private. The property targeted varies depending on the riot and the inclinations of those involved. Targets can include shops, cars, restaurants, state-owned institutions, and religious buildings.Riots often occur in reaction to a grievance or out of dissent. Historically, riots have occurred due to poverty, unemployment, poor living conditions, governmental oppression, taxation or conscription, conflicts between ethnic groups (race riot) or religions (sectarian violence, pogrom), the outcome of a sporting event (sports riot, football hooliganism) or frustration with legal channels through which to air grievances.While individuals may attempt to lead or control a riot, riots typically consist of disorganized groups that are frequently "chaotic and exhibit herd behavior." There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that riots are not irrational, herd-like behavior (sometimes called mob mentality), but actually follow inverted social norms.Dealing with riots is often a difficult task for police forces. They may use tear gas or CS gas to control rioters. Riot police may use less-than-lethal methods of control, such as shotguns that fire flexible baton rounds to injure or otherwise incapacitate rioters for easier arrest.

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1. Riots

   A form of violent crowd behavior which expresses the emotional release of resentments and prejudices, usually relevant to grievances toward the social system.

Anagrams for riots »

1. rösti

2. tiros

3. torsi

4. trios

How to pronounce riots?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of riots in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of riots in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of riots in a Sentence

1. Peter Fitzsimons:

   Australia came out of that a stronger community, the most interesting thing about it is that as upsetting as these riots are, they actually give us direction.

2. Jenny Radesky:

   Parents can ask their tweens or teens whether they've seen anything online about the riots and protests, what they think, and what about it was upsetting or inspiring.

3. Chang Lee:

   I truly thought I was a part of mainstream society, nothing in my life indicated I was a secondary citizen until the LA riots. The LAPD powers that be decided to protect the 'haves' and the Korean community did not have any political voice or power. They left us to burn.

4. South Carolina:

   If they try to prosecute President Trump for mishandling classified information after Hillary Clinton set up a server in Hillary Clinton basement, there literally will be riots in the street. I worry about our country.

5. Weekend Update:

   The Republicans just want to forget the riots ever happened and focus on the future of their party. And the future of their party is of course … yikes.

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References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riots