riot
US
/ˈraɪət/
UK
/ˈraɪət/
Meaning
A violent disturbance involving a large group of people, often in a public place.
लोगों की बड़ी भीड़ द्वारा की गई हिंसक अशांति, जो अक्सर किसी सार्वजनिक जगह पर होती है।
Examples
“A riot broke out after the tense football match ended.”
“Protesters rioted when the announcement sparked anger across the city.”
“Riotous crowds damaged shops and blocked roads throughout the night.”
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Not natural: A riot was happened outside the stadium.
Better: A riot happened outside the stadium.
Happen is not passive here; use the simple past without “was.”
यहाँ happen का passive रूप नहीं बनेगा; “was” हटाकर simple past इस्तेमाल करें।
Not natural: The crowd made a riot after the match.
Better: The crowd started a riot after the match.
“Make a riot” is not the usual expression; say “start a riot” or “riot.”
“Make a riot” आम प्रयोग नहीं है; “start a riot” या verb “riot” कहें।
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A riot is more than a noisy protest: it involves serious public disorder or violence.
Riot सिर्फ़ शोरगुल वाला प्रदर्शन नहीं है; इसमें गंभीर सार्वजनिक अशांति या हिंसा होती है।