Civil disturbances are events that involve large groups of people engaging in disruptive behavior, often resulting in property damage and violence. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'riots' and 'unrests'. Riots are usually characterized by a large group of people engaging in violent and destructive behavior, often in response to a perceived injustice or grievance. Unrests are similar to riots, but typically involve a larger number of people and may include peaceful protests as well as more violent acts.