riot
Riot is a noun that denotes a loud, public disturbance caused by a crowd, often marked by vandalism, property damage, or clashes with law enforcement. Riots typically arise during protests, political upheavals, or social tensions, and may involve participants with varying motives. The term can also refer to the disturbances themselves or to the resulting disorder in a community. Responses to riots vary by jurisdiction but commonly include police or crowd-control measures, investigations, and attempts to restore public order while addressing underlying grievances.
Riot Games is a major video game developer and publisher founded in 2006 by Brandon Beck and
Other uses of the term include its general meaning as civil unrest and, less commonly, as the