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riot vs make merry

make merry vs riot

riot is a noun but make merry is not a noun.

riot and make merry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
riot Yes No Yes No
make merry No No Yes No
As verbs, make merry is a hypernym of riot; that is, make merry is a word with a broader meaning than riot:
  • riot: engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
  • make merry: celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Other hypernyms of riot include jollify, make happy, make whoopee, racket, revel, wassail, whoop it up.
riot (noun) make merry (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) make merry (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 make merry

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