riot

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, often involving damage to property and attacks on people

motín, disturbio público

Collocations riot police · riot situation

• There was a riot in the city last night.

  Hubo un motín en la ciudad anoche.

to take part in or cause a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd

participar en un motín, causar disturbios

• riot against somebody/something

• The protesters rioted against the government's policies.

  Los manifestantes participaron en disturbios contra las políticas del gobierno.