violent riots
[ˈvaɪələnt ˈraɪəts]
noun phrasepl: violent riots
tumultos violentos
1. Large-scale public disturbances involving crowds engaging in destructive and aggressive behavior, often causing property damage and physical harm
The violent riots erupted after the controversial court decision was announced.
Os tumultos violentos eclodiram após a divulgação da decisão judicial controversa.
2. Uncontrolled outbursts of civil unrest characterized by aggression, vandalism, and confrontation with authorities
Police struggled to contain the violent riots that spread throughout the downtown area.
A polícia lutou para conter os tumultos violentos que se espalharam pela área do centro.
The term 'violent riots' carries significant weight in both American and Brazilian media discourse. In the USA, it gained particular prominence during discussions of civil rights movements and recent urban unrest. In Brazil, it's frequently used in news coverage of favela uprisings, protests, and social upheaval. The phrase often carries political implications and can be contentious depending on the context and which groups are involved.
NYC Slang
wilding / going off / street beef escalating to chaos
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