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riot vs jollify

jollify vs riot

riot is a noun but jollify is not a noun.

riot and jollify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
riot Yes No Yes No
jollify No No Yes No
As verbs, jollify is a hypernym of riot; that is, jollify is a word with a broader meaning than riot:
  • riot: engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
  • jollify: celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Other hypernyms of riot include make happy, make merry, make whoopee, racket, revel, wassail, whoop it up.
riot (noun) jollify (noun)
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
a joke that seems extremely funny
a state of disorder involving group violence
riot (verb) jollify (verb)
take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
Difference between riot and jollify

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