| 单词 | rioter |
| 释义 | rioter (once / 3058 pages) n A rioter is someone who takes part in a brawl or a violent disturbance. If you want a peaceful protest rally, don't invite rioters. Sometimes protesters are accused of being rioters: the difference between the two is that protesters are generally peaceful, and that even if they're stirred to violent action, protesters have a social or political goal — or an event or policy to protest. Rioters only have the goal of causing a disruption. Sports fans sometimes turn into rioters after a big loss (or win). Rioter comes from the Old French, in which it means "chatter, dispute, or quarrel." WORD FAMILYrioter: rioters+/riot: rioted, rioter, rioting, riotous, riots/rioting: riotings/riotous: riotously USAGE EXAMPLESThe Israeli military says dozens of rioters attacked security forces, injuring one border policeman. Seattle Times(Dec 18, 2016) It’s not a correct move in that it will force rioters to leave the camp site, because it won’t. Washington Times(Dec 06, 2016) Authorities say “rioters” in the area intend “to create an unsafe environment for the public.” Washington Times(Nov 24, 2016) n troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority Hyper bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler someone who deliberately stirs up trouble |
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