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rioter / troublemaker

nounmasculine/ɐ.ʁwɐˈsɐj.ɾu/low

ar·rua·cei·ro

Definition

An individual who provokes or participates in riots; a troublemaker, a rowdy person.
The police dispersed the rioters who were smashing shop windows on the main street.
In his youth, he had a reputation as a troublemaker, but later he calmed down.
Common collocations
riotous behaviorgang of riotersriotous element

Etymology

De "arruaça" + sufixo "-eiro".

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