Synonyms of runs riot

runs riot

phrase

present tense third-person singular of run riot

as in raises hell

to behave badly

Students were running riot at yesterday's tailgate.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raises hell
• acts out
• disobeys
• rebels
• misconducts
• acts up
• raises Cain
• misbehaves
• carries on
• cuts up
• kids (around)
• clowns (around)
• horses around
• shows off
• fools around
• roughhouses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obeys
• acts
• bears
• conducts
• quits
• moves
• checks
• comports
• contains
• controls
• complies
• conforms
• handles
• collects
• acquits
• curbs
• demeans
• inhibits
• restrains
• composes
• constrains
• deports
• represses
• quiets