Present participle for to behave in a wild, violent or rampageous manner
“Buses are set ablaze as protestors run riot in Bengaluru.”
Present participle for to act or move with great force or intensity
“We were now in mid-winter, July 15th, when the storms run riot over these two prominent head-lands of our globe.”
Present participle for to act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner
“A good teacher won't spend all their time allowing children to run riot in the classroom, but won't spend all their time shouting at them either.”
Present participle for to revel or carouse in an extremely wild manner
“The mayor campaigns to ban the festival after thousands of revelers run riot and leave a sea of trash behind.”
Present participle for to proliferate or spread uncontrollably
“The deacon was now fearful that the news would get out and run riot through the community.”
Present participle for to become disobedient against authority
Present participle for to use something to an excessive degree, especially inappropriately
Present participle for to create a noisy disturbance
Present participle for to grow or develop without restraint or discipline
Present participle for to develop or progress rapidly and successfully
Present participle for to disregard the rules and refuse to conform
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