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revolt

[rɪˈvəʊlt]

revolt Definition

  • 1to take strong and often violent action in opposition to something or someone
  • 2to cause someone to feel disgust or shock

Using revolt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "revolt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The people revolted against the oppressive government.

  • Example

    The new policy caused the employees to revolt.

  • Example

    The graphic images revolted her.

  • Example

    The smell of the garbage revolted him.

revolt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for revolt

Antonyms for revolt

Idioms Using revolt

  • to do something that is unnatural or goes against the laws of nature

    Example

    The genetic experiment was seen as a revolt against nature by many scientists.

  • a situation where wealthy and powerful individuals rise up in opposition to the government or established order

    Example

    The French Revolution was a revolt of the haves against the have-nots.

  • a situation where the working class rises up in opposition to the ruling class

    Example

    The Bolshevik Revolution was a revolt of the proletariat against the bourgeoisie.

Phrases with revolt

  • to rebel or resist against something or someone

    Example

    The citizens revolted against the corrupt regime.

  • revolt of the masses

    a situation where a large group of people rise up in opposition to the established order

    Example

    The revolution was a revolt of the masses against the ruling elite.

  • to cause someone to feel nauseous or disgusted

    Example

    The sight of the rotten food revolted my stomach.

Origins of revolt

from Old French 'revolter', meaning 'to rebel'

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Summary: revolt in Brief

To 'revolt' [rɪˈvəʊlt] is to take strong and often violent action against something or someone, or to cause disgust or shock. It can refer to political uprisings, as in 'The people revolted against the oppressive government,' or personal reactions, as in 'The graphic images revolted her.' 'Revolt' extends into phrases like 'revolt against,' and idioms like 'revolt against nature,' denoting actions that go against established norms or laws.