revolt

noun
UK: /rɪˈvəʊlt/
US: /rɪˈvoʊlt/

  1. A violent action against rulers.

    1. The people staged a revolt against high taxes.
    2. A major revolt against the government broke out last year, leading to instability.

  2. A feeling of strong dislike or disgust.

    1. I felt a sense of revolt at the idea.
    2. She experienced a sense of inner revolt when faced with such blatant injustice.

Synonyms

uprising rebellion insurrection mutiny rebel resist
revolt verb

  1. To take violent action against authority.

    1. The townspeople decided to revolt and fight back.
    2. The workers decided to revolt against unfair labor practices.

  2. To feel or show great disgust or disapproval.

    1. The mess in his room made her revolt.
    2. Many people revolt at the idea of eating insects, despite their nutritional value.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "revolt" in English means: A violent action against rulers., A feeling of strong dislike or disgust..

The phonetic transcription of "revolt" is /rɪˈvəʊlt/ in British English and /rɪˈvoʊlt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "revolt": uprising, rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, rebel, resist.

Example usage of "revolt": "The people staged a revolt against high taxes.". More examples on the page.