Meaning of the word revolt in English
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revolt
US /rɪˈvoʊlt/
UK /rɪˈvoʊlt/
Noun
1.
an attempt to put an end to the authority of a person or body by rebelling.
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the peasants rose in revolt
Verb
1.
rise in rebellion.
Example:
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the insurgents revolted and had to be suppressed
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2.
cause to feel disgust.
Example:
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he was revolted by the stench that greeted him
Synonym:
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