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riot in Persian

آشوب âšub

/ˈɹaɪ.ət/

riot in Persian: آشوب (âšub), شورش (šureš). In English, riot means a tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.

Persian words for riot

tumultuous disturbance of public peace
آشوب âšub, شورش šureš

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

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Questions about riot in Persian

What is the meaning of riot in Persian?
Riot in Persian is آشوب (âšub), شورش (šureš).
معنی riot چیست؟
Riot: آشوب (âšub), شورش (šureš).
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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