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I . riot [ˈraɪət] N

1. riot (serious disturbances):

riot
zamieszki pl
riot
rozruchy pl

2. riot no pl (colourful array):

to be a riot of colours
mienić się wszystkimi kolorami

II . riot [ˈraɪət] VB intr

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race riot N

riot gear N

riot police N

Usage examples with riot

to run riot people
szaleć
to read the Riot Act Brit
zagrozić podjęciem środków ostatecznych
to be a riot of colours
mienić się wszystkimi kolorami

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Riot control vehicles were sent out into various parts of the city.
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Able bodied and unemployed were given to riot, violence, theft.
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Ultimately it was determined the riots caused $3.6 million in damage to businesses and another $1.5 to $2 million to the city.
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By rioting together, these two groups felt united as one.
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Farmers were one of several politicized groups that rioted on the streets.
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Several hundred people participated in the protest, which resulted in running battles with riot police.
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One of the prisoners then hits the politician with a food tray and starts a riot.
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The riot began and continued for five days.
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Police were instructed not to interfere with the riots unless the guidelines were violated.
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The gaiety quickly turns into a riot led by the lawless members.
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