"Rioters" is the collective name given to a group of people who are "rioting". "Rioting" is the act of taking part in a violent public disturbance.
Mob, rioters
Rioters, looters, a mob.
The collective noun is a melee of rioters.
The collective noun is a melee of rioters.
In "The Canterbury Tales," the rioters drew lots to determine who would leave to get food and drink, and who would remain to guard their money. All of the rioters allow the temptations of the devil and greed to determine their actions.
Rioters participate in violent and destructive behavior during protests or demonstrations. They may engage in acts such as vandalism, looting, and setting fires to property. Rioters often aim to incite chaos and disrupt public order.
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It is not possible to determine whether the rioters' scheme succeeded without more context or information about the specific situation.
The rioters find the body of an old woman under the tree.
The tavern-knave tells the rioters that Death has been killing people all day because of their actions. He conveys that Death is being insulted and disrespected by the rioters, leading to increased deaths in the community.
The rioters treat the old man disrespectfully and end up killing him. Before dying, the old man tells the rioters to look for Death under a nearby oak tree.