revolt

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/ɹɪˈvɒlt/ English

Definitions

noun

An act of revolt.

verb

To rebel, particularly against authority.“The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved.”
To repel greatly.“Your brother revolts me!”
To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.
To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.“The stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty.”

Related words

Synonyms

insurrection rebellion uprising repel turn off disgust churn up sicken rising nauseate rebel insurgent mutiny insurgency insurgence intifada

Associated

suppressed crushed rebels palestine peasants peasant erupted qing pasha

Rhymes

bolt jolt smolt molt colt deadbolt poult unbolt hoult electron volt

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