revolt

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verb

re·volt ri-ˈvōlt How to pronounce revolt (audio)

also -ˈvȯlt

revolted; revolting; revolts

intransitive verb

: to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government) : rebel

: to experience disgust or shock

: to turn away with disgust

transitive verb

: to cause to turn away or shrink with disgust or abhorrence

revolter noun

revolt

2 of 2

noun

: a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party)

especially : a determined armed uprising

: a movement or expression of vigorous dissent

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Revolution and Revolt

Revolution and revolt have a shared origin, both ultimately going back to the Latin revolvere “to revolve, roll back.” When revolution first appeared in English in the 14th century, it referred to the movement of a celestial body in orbit; that sense was extended to “a progressive motion of a body around an axis,” “completion of a course,” and other senses suggesting regularity of motion or a predictable return to an original position. At virtually the same time, the word developed a sharply different meaning, namely, ”a sudden radical, or complete change,” apparently from the idea of reversal of direction implicit in the Latin verb. Revolt , which initially meant “to renounce allegiance,” grew from the same idea of “rolling back,” in this case from a prior bond of loyalty.

Example Sentences

Verb The group threatened to revolt. All the violence revolted me. Noun the revolt of the slaves The peasants' revolt was crushed by the king. The leader of the group called for revolt. Consumers are in revolt against high prices. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Gill, arrested earlier this month for allegedly attempting to incite soldiers to revolt against top military leadership, remains in detention, pending trial.

Munir Ahmed, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 Von Tatenhove is among many former Oath Keepers who say Rhodes, who boasts a Yale law degree, promoted violent ideology and called on supporters to revolt but was adept at shielding himself from legal consequences.

John Wagner, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 Whenever players can spend more money to make their characters stronger, players are going to revolt, which is exactly what’s happening here.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 7 June 2022 When the insurgents become the establishment, those who helped put them there are bound to revolt.

Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2022 Researchers say it’s a popular right-wing signifier of a readiness to revolt.

Hannah Allam, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Jan. 2022 If Russia ever calls NATO’s bluff and invades a member state, the American public may revolt at the prospect of sending troops to die in places that do not threaten the country’s security.

Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2022 There is no evidence that these officials are opposed to the overall plan, or would revolt against Putin's orders, two of the sources said.

Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto And Katie Bo Lillis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022 At least a dozen Democrats threatened to revolt and paraded in and out of Pelosi's office throughout Wednesday morning and into the afternoon, some noticeably upset and trying to avoid talking to the press.

Melanie Zanona, CNN, 9 Mar. 2022

Noun

The Times of Israel reported that the Project Nimbus contract even includes a clause that prevents Google from withdrawing service in the event of boycotts, as if it were designed with a worker revolt in mind.

WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 During his storied career, Shaw reported on some of the biggest stories of that time -- including the student revolt in Tiananmen Square in May 1989, the first Gulf War live from Baghdad in 1991, and the 2000 presidential election.

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 In time, Korach convinces many others from the larger community to join in the revolt.

Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2022 More generally, the special election is another data point in the recent revolt against the most ideological forms of left-wing governance.

Samuel Goldman, The Week, 20 Apr. 2022 The scene was captured by an AP and a few other photojournalists and had been reenacted by Ramos each year during the anniversary of the revolt, until age and his failing health prevented him from showing up.

Jim Gomez, ajc, 31 July 2022 His killing, in 1931, not far from Lusanga, sparked a revolt of the Pende people, hundreds of whom were subsequently killed by gunfire.

Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 For some, the Capitol attack was a kind of Christian revolt.

Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022 The popular narrative that quickly formed about the GameStop mania of 2021 was a David vs. Goliath story: a populist revolt of day-traders against the establishment.

Jon Sarlin, CNN, 1 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

borrowed from Middle French revolter, as reflexive se revolter "to turn about, change sides, turn away (from a belief, adherence), rebel," borrowed from Italian revoltare, revottare (later rivoltare) "to turn over, turn inside out, cause to rebel, disgust," from re- re- + voltare "to turn," going back to Vulgar Latin *volvitāre, iterative of Latin volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round" — more at wallow entry 1

Noun

borrowed from Middle French revolte, noun derivative of revolter, as reflexive se revolter "to turn about, change sides, turn away (from a belief, adherence), rebel" — more at revolt entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

1539, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	revolts
释义	revolt 1 of 2 verb re·volt ri-ˈvōlt also -ˈvȯlt revolted; revolting; revolts intransitive verb 1 : to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government) : rebel 2 a : to experience disgust or shock b : to turn away with disgust transitive verb : to cause to turn away or shrink with disgust or abhorrence revolter noun revolt 2 of 2 noun 1 : a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party) especially : a determined armed uprising 2 : a movement or expression of vigorous dissent Did you know? Revolution and Revolt Revolution and revolt have a shared origin, both ultimately going back to the Latin revolvere “to revolve, roll back.” When revolution first appeared in English in the 14th century, it referred to the movement of a celestial body in orbit; that sense was extended to “a progressive motion of a body around an axis,” “completion of a course,” and other senses suggesting regularity of motion or a predictable return to an original position. At virtually the same time, the word developed a sharply different meaning, namely, ”a sudden radical, or complete change,” apparently from the idea of reversal of direction implicit in the Latin verb. Revolt , which initially meant “to renounce allegiance,” grew from the same idea of “rolling back,” in this case from a prior bond of loyalty. Synonyms Verb disgust gross out nauseate put off repel repulse sicken turn off Noun insurgence insurgency insurrection mutiny outbreak rebellion revolution rising uprising See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The group threatened to revolt. All the violence revolted me. Noun the revolt of the slaves The peasants' revolt was crushed by the king. The leader of the group called for revolt. Consumers are in revolt against high prices. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Gill, arrested earlier this month for allegedly attempting to incite soldiers to revolt against top military leadership, remains in detention, pending trial. Munir Ahmed, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 Von Tatenhove is among many former Oath Keepers who say Rhodes, who boasts a Yale law degree, promoted violent ideology and called on supporters to revolt but was adept at shielding himself from legal consequences. John Wagner, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 Whenever players can spend more money to make their characters stronger, players are going to revolt, which is exactly what’s happening here. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 7 June 2022 When the insurgents become the establishment, those who helped put them there are bound to revolt. Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2022 Researchers say it’s a popular right-wing signifier of a readiness to revolt. Hannah Allam, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Jan. 2022 If Russia ever calls NATO’s bluff and invades a member state, the American public may revolt at the prospect of sending troops to die in places that do not threaten the country’s security. Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 13 Apr. 2022 There is no evidence that these officials are opposed to the overall plan, or would revolt against Putin's orders, two of the sources said. Natasha Bertrand, Jim Sciutto And Katie Bo Lillis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022 At least a dozen Democrats threatened to revolt and paraded in and out of Pelosi's office throughout Wednesday morning and into the afternoon, some noticeably upset and trying to avoid talking to the press. Melanie Zanona, CNN, 9 Mar. 2022 Noun The Times of Israel reported that the Project Nimbus contract even includes a clause that prevents Google from withdrawing service in the event of boycotts, as if it were designed with a worker revolt in mind. WIRED, 11 Sep. 2022 During his storied career, Shaw reported on some of the biggest stories of that time -- including the student revolt in Tiananmen Square in May 1989, the first Gulf War live from Baghdad in 1991, and the 2000 presidential election. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 In time, Korach convinces many others from the larger community to join in the revolt. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2022 More generally, the special election is another data point in the recent revolt against the most ideological forms of left-wing governance. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 20 Apr. 2022 The scene was captured by an AP and a few other photojournalists and had been reenacted by Ramos each year during the anniversary of the revolt, until age and his failing health prevented him from showing up. Jim Gomez, ajc, 31 July 2022 His killing, in 1931, not far from Lusanga, sparked a revolt of the Pende people, hundreds of whom were subsequently killed by gunfire. Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 18 July 2022 For some, the Capitol attack was a kind of Christian revolt. Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022 The popular narrative that quickly formed about the GameStop mania of 2021 was a David vs. Goliath story: a populist revolt of day-traders against the establishment. Jon Sarlin, CNN, 1 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb borrowed from Middle French revolter, as reflexive se revolter "to turn about, change sides, turn away (from a belief, adherence), rebel," borrowed from Italian revoltare, revottare (later rivoltare) "to turn over, turn inside out, cause to rebel, disgust," from re- re- + voltare "to turn," going back to Vulgar Latin volvitāre, iterative of Latin volvere* "to set in a circular course, cause to roll, bring round" — more at wallow entry 1 Noun borrowed from Middle French revolte, noun derivative of revolter, as reflexive se revolter "to turn about, change sides, turn away (from a belief, adherence), rebel" — more at revolt entry 1 First Known Use Verb 1539, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing revolt rise (up) in revolt stage a revolt rise (up) in revolt stage a revolt Kids Definition revolt 1 of 2 verb re·volt ri-ˈvōlt revolted; revolting 1 : to rebel against a ruler or government 2 : to be or cause to be disgusted or shocked I was revolted by the smell. revolt 2 of 2 noun : violent action against a ruler or government : rebellion revolts 1 of 2 noun plural of revolt as in uprisings open fighting against authority (as one's own government) soon the revolt had spread to every corner of the country Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance uprisings rebellions insurrections mutinies insurgencies revolutions outbreaks risings coups insurgences overthrows seditions treacheries misprisions coup d'etats coup d'états treasons coups d'état subversions sabotages coups d'etat Antonyms & Near Antonyms counterrevolutions counterinsurgencies revolts 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of revolt 1 as in disgusts to cause to feel disgust the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder Synonyms & Similar Words disgusts repulses sickens appalls outrages horrifies shocks nauseates appals distresses repels insults grosses out displeases disquiets affronts turns off puts off turns one's stomach offends Antonyms & Near Antonyms pulls attracts tempts draws seduces disarms delights fascinates entices rejoices lures pleases charms captivates beguiles gratifies tickles enchants intrigues allures bewitches interests appeals (to) entrances enthralls enraptures enthrals See More 2 as in rebels to rise up against established authority the students practically revolted when the school cancelled the championship football game Synonyms & Similar Words rebels mutinies resists kicks over the traces disobeys contests mocks fights revolutionizes combats withstands opposes defies bucks Antonyms & Near Antonyms follows minds submits obeys serves attends complies (with) See More
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revolt

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