revolt

[ ri-vohlt ]

/ rɪˈvoʊlt /

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verb (used without object)

to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion; cast off allegiance or subjection to those in authority; rebel; mutiny: to revolt against the present government.

to turn away in mental rebellion, utter disgust, or abhorrence (usually followed by from): He revolts from eating meat.

to rebel in feeling (usually followed by against): to revolt against parental authority.

to feel horror or aversion (usually followed by at): to revolt at the sight of blood.

verb (used with object)

to affect with disgust or abhorrence: Such low behavior revolts me.

noun

the act of revolting; an insurrection or rebellion.

an expression or movement of spirited protest or dissent: a voter revolt at the polls.

Origin of revolt

1540–50; (v.) <Middle French revolter<Italian rivoltare to turn around <Vulgar Latin *revolvitāre, frequentative of Latin revolvere to roll back, unroll, revolve; (noun) <French révolte<Italian rivolta, derivative of rivoltare

SYNONYMS FOR revolt

6 uprising, disorder, putsch.

SEE SYNONYMS FOR revolt ON THESAURUS.COM

OTHER WORDS FROM revolt

re·volt·er, nounun·re·volt·ed, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH revolt

rebellion, revolt , revolution

Words nearby revolt

revivor, revocable, revocation, revoice, revoke, revolt, revolting, revolute, revolution, revolutionary, Revolutionary calendar

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Example sentences from the Web for revolt

Chekheria graduated college in Tbilisi with a law degree just a year before another revolt, the Rose Revolution of late 2003.
A Pandemic Tourism Pivot From Cool to Wellness|Dan Peleschuk|August 11, 2020|Ozy
In 1794, George Washington himself led a militia of 13,000 men into Pennsylvania to put down an anti-tax revolt.
What Happened In Portland Shows Just How Fragile Our Democracy Is|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)|August 5, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Perhaps the most unlikely revolt in the media industry is the case of marketing chiefs rising up against Facebook.
Facebook in the age of revolt|Brian Morrissey|July 10, 2020|Digiday
The post Facebook in the age of revolt appeared first on Digiday.
Facebook in the age of revolt|Brian Morrissey|July 10, 2020|Digiday

The ISI came to the CIA for assistance in fostering a revolt that had developed in the Afghan countryside against Communist rule.
CIA Agents Assess: How Real Is ‘Homeland’?|Chuck Cogan, John MacGaffin|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A problem far more pressing for the dynasty was the Taiping revolt, which ran from 1850 to 1864 and left tens of millions dead.
We're Still Fighting the Opium Wars|William O’Connor|August 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Remarkably, Americans have not risen in revolt against this gaping inequality.
Obama’s Extravagant Summer Break? More Like, America’s Vacation-Deficit Disorder|Clive Irving|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then Cruz rounded up some of the far-right members of the House GOP caucus and plotted a revolt.
On Border, a Huge Win for the Hard Right|Michael Tomasky|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They see the ISIS uprising as part of a general Sunni revolt.
This Is How You Fight ISIS|Jamie Dettmer|June 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Page could not get back of Harriet's revolt to its cause.
K|Mary Roberts Rinehart
Unless this were done the monks would suffer lack; so some one had to be sent, in spite of the last mutterings of the revolt.
The Age of Erasmus|P. S. Allen
The further progress of religion is apt to appear as a revolt against the system which has grown so strong.
History of Religion|Allan Menzies
Revolt against staleness and clipped wings, against the terrible security of his too solid reputation, smote him.
The Freelands|John Galsworthy
He dreaded to be forced into a position of illegality and revolt, because it would enable his enemies to outlaw him.
Lectures on the French Revolution|John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

British Dictionary definitions for revolt

revolt

/ (rɪˈvəʊlt) /

noun

a rebellion or uprising against authority

in revolt in the process or state of rebelling

verb

(intr) to rise up in rebellion against authority

(usually passive) to feel or cause to feel revulsion, disgust, or abhorrence

Derived forms of revolt

revolter, noun

Word Origin for revolt

C16: from French révolter to revolt, from Old Italian rivoltare to overturn, ultimately from Latin revolvere to roll back, revolve

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	revolt
释义	revolt [ ri-vohlt ] / rɪˈvoʊlt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR revolt ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion; cast off allegiance or subjection to those in authority; rebel; mutiny: to revolt against the present government. to turn away in mental rebellion, utter disgust, or abhorrence (usually followed by from): He revolts from eating meat. to rebel in feeling (usually followed by against): to revolt against parental authority. to feel horror or aversion (usually followed by at): to revolt at the sight of blood. verb (used with object) to affect with disgust or abhorrence: Such low behavior revolts me. noun the act of revolting; an insurrection or rebellion. an expression or movement of spirited protest or dissent: a voter revolt at the polls. Origin of revolt 1540–50; (v.) <Middle French revolter<Italian rivoltare to turn around <Vulgar Latin *revolvitāre, frequentative of Latin revolvere to roll back, unroll, revolve; (noun) <French révolte<Italian rivolta, derivative of rivoltare SYNONYMS FOR revolt 6 uprising, disorder, putsch. SEE SYNONYMS FOR revolt ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM revolt re·volt·er, nounun·re·volt·ed, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH revolt rebellion, revolt , revolution Words nearby revolt revivor, revocable, revocation, revoice, revoke, revolt, revolting, revolute, revolution, revolutionary, Revolutionary calendar Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for revolt Chekheria graduated college in Tbilisi with a law degree just a year before another revolt, the Rose Revolution of late 2003. A Pandemic Tourism Pivot From Cool to Wellness\|Dan Peleschuk\|August 11, 2020\|Ozy In 1794, George Washington himself led a militia of 13,000 men into Pennsylvania to put down an anti-tax revolt. What Happened In Portland Shows Just How Fragile Our Democracy Is\|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)\|August 5, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight Perhaps the most unlikely revolt in the media industry is the case of marketing chiefs rising up against Facebook. Facebook in the age of revolt\|Brian Morrissey\|July 10, 2020\|Digiday The post Facebook in the age of revolt appeared first on Digiday. Facebook in the age of revolt\|Brian Morrissey\|July 10, 2020\|Digiday The ISI came to the CIA for assistance in fostering a revolt that had developed in the Afghan countryside against Communist rule. CIA Agents Assess: How Real Is ‘Homeland’?\|Chuck Cogan, John MacGaffin\|December 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A problem far more pressing for the dynasty was the Taiping revolt, which ran from 1850 to 1864 and left tens of millions dead. We're Still Fighting the Opium Wars\|William O’Connor\|August 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Remarkably, Americans have not risen in revolt against this gaping inequality. Obama’s Extravagant Summer Break? More Like, America’s Vacation-Deficit Disorder\|Clive Irving\|August 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Then Cruz rounded up some of the far-right members of the House GOP caucus and plotted a revolt. On Border, a Huge Win for the Hard Right\|Michael Tomasky\|August 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They see the ISIS uprising as part of a general Sunni revolt. This Is How You Fight ISIS\|Jamie Dettmer\|June 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mrs. Page could not get back of Harriet's revolt to its cause. K\|Mary Roberts Rinehart Unless this were done the monks would suffer lack; so some one had to be sent, in spite of the last mutterings of the revolt. The Age of Erasmus\|P. S. Allen The further progress of religion is apt to appear as a revolt against the system which has grown so strong. History of Religion\|Allan Menzies Revolt against staleness and clipped wings, against the terrible security of his too solid reputation, smote him. The Freelands\|John Galsworthy He dreaded to be forced into a position of illegality and revolt, because it would enable his enemies to outlaw him. Lectures on the French Revolution\|John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton British Dictionary definitions for revolt revolt / (rɪˈvəʊlt) / noun a rebellion or uprising against authority in revolt in the process or state of rebelling verb (intr) to rise up in rebellion against authority (usually passive) to feel or cause to feel revulsion, disgust, or abhorrence Derived forms of revolt revolter, noun Word Origin for revolt C16: from French révolter to revolt, from Old Italian rivoltare to overturn, ultimately from Latin revolvere to roll back, revolve Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to revolt defection, insurrection, insurgency, rebellion, revolution, mutiny, defy, overthrow, take up arms, offend, repulse, repel, turn off, rising, displeasure, sedition, break, riot, renounce, defect
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revolt

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