rioting
UK: ˈraɪətɪŋ | US: ˈraɪətɪŋ
n. violent public disorder; a tumultuous disturbance by a crowd
vi. taking part in a riot; engaging in violent unrest
The word "riot" traces back to Old French riote (quarrel, dispute), possibly from Latin rugire (to roar). The suffix -ing forms the present participle, indicating ongoing action. Historically, "riot" evolved from describing verbal disputes to violent public upheavals, reflecting societal tensions. The morpheme riot retains its core meaning of chaos, while -ing dynamically captures the act of participating in such disorder.
The police intervened to stop the rioting after the protest turned violent.
News channels broadcast footage of the rioting spreading across the city.
He was arrested for rioting and vandalism during the demonstration.
The government imposed a curfew to prevent further rioting.
Historical records show that food shortages often triggered rioting in medieval Europe.