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“Riot” or “Ryot”

riot / ryot are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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riot r·AY·ah·t

  • nouna public act of violence by an unruly mob.
  • verbtake part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot.

ryot

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“riot”

  • Buffalo riot of 1967, a race riot…
  • …concoction, his refusal incites a riot during which Lorenza is stabbed…
  • …and Alex Grossi of Quiet Riot worked on an album project…
  • …film Sudigadu is a laugh riot that keeps the audience entertained…
  • …approximately 300 officers, many in riot gear.
  • …newspaper, after Essex Police used riot control measures against demonstrators.
  • Buffalo riot
  • …the road when police in riot gear and wielding long-handled batons…
  • Buffalo riot may refer to:
  • …day the trial begins, a riot erupts between the KKK and…

“ryot”

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