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riot in Malay

rusuhan

/ˈɹaɪ.ət/

riot in Malay: rusuhan. In English, riot means a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

Malay words for riot

tumultuous disturbance of public peace
rusuhan

English meaning of riot

  1. noun A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
  2. noun A wide and unconstrained variety.
  3. noun A humorous or entertaining event or person.
  4. noun Wanton or unrestrained behavior or emotion.

Full definition of riot

riot in a sentence

  • The protests began peacefully but turned into riots after several days.
  • In summer this flower garden is a riot of colour.
  • The nuclear protesters rioted outside the military base.

Synonyms of riot

All synonyms of riot

riot in other languages

Questions about riot in Malay

What is the meaning of riot in Malay?
Riot in Malay is rusuhan.
Apakah maksud riot dalam bahasa Melayu?
Riot: rusuhan.
What does riot mean in English?
Riot means a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

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