I'm pretty sure you've come across these two terms, haven't you? Well, in this lesson, we're gonna learn all about their differences and similarities.

"Riot" vs. "Protest" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to a group of people gathering out in the public aiming to complain against a particular law, principle, rule, etc. However, 'riot' includes acts of violence and it disturbs the peace, whereas, 'protest' is when some people hold placards and voice their objection without any disorderly conducts.

Differences

As I mentioned above, 'riots' include several people who use violence to show their dissatisfaction with the system. They usually destroy public property and ruin the peace. Look at the examples below:

In the recent riots, many innocent people are being killed.

There was a fierce riot against the inequality towards women in 1997.

A 'protest', on the other hand, consists of groups of people holding placards and voicing their objections in peace. There are no violent acts in a protest. Check out the following examples:

The protests first started in this little town.

People have the right to protest against injustice.

Similarities

Both refer to the public expressing their dissatisfaction of a particular law, principle, etc. Take a look below:

What do you think the government should do about these riots?

If the government listens to what the people are saying in these protests, things will get better.

Are They Interchangeable?

Although they both refer to public dissatisfaction with the system, they can never be used interchangeably because 'riots' include violence, whereas, 'protests' do not. Compare:

✓ How long are these riots gonna continue?

✓ How long are these protests gonna continue?

As you can see, this example is correct but it has a different meaning.

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