Ri·ot v. i. [imp. & p. p. Rioted; p. pr. & vb. n. Rioting.]
1. To engage in riot; to act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of luxury, feasting, or the like; to revel; to run riot; to go to excess.
Now he exact of all, wastes in delight,
Riots in pleasure, and neglects the law. --Daniel.
No pulse that riots, and no blood that glows. --Pope.
2. Law To disturb the peace; to raise an uproar or sedition. See Riot, n., 3.
rioting
n : a state of disorder involving group violence [syn: riot]