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Revolt - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Revolt means a violent or organized uprising against authority or control. It can also refer to a strong feeling of disgust or rebellion, often leading to protest or resistance.

revolt

/rɪˈvoʊlt/ /rɪˈvəʊlt/

Definition:

To rise in rebellion against authority, or to feel disgust or shock.

Synonyms:

rebellion, uprising, mutiny, insurrection

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

obey, submit

Common Collocations:

peasant revolt, armed revolt, mass revolt, revolt against oppression

Derivatives:

revolting, revolted

Usage Tips:

Use "revolt" as a noun for an uprising or as a verb meaning to rebel or feel disgusted.

Common Phrases:

in revolt, rise in revolt, crush a revolt

Etymology:

From Latin "revolvere," meaning to roll back or rebel; entered English via French "révolter."

Examples:

  • 1. The peasants planned a revolt against the king’s harsh taxes.
  • 2. His cruel actions made the workers revolt against the factory owner.
  • 3. The smell of rotten food made her stomach revolt in disgust.
  • 4. The army quickly suppressed the violent revolt in the capital city.

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