First Known Use: 1539
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1revolt
verb re·volt \ri-ˈvōlt also -ˈvȯlt\
: to fight in a violent way against the rule of a leader or government
: to act in a way that shows that you do not accept the control or influence of someone or something
: to cause (someone) to feel disgust or shock
Full Definition of REVOLT
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
— re·volt·er noun
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Origin of REVOLT
Middle French revolter, from Old Italian rivoltare to overthrow, from Vulgar Latin *revolvitare, frequentative of Latin revolvere to revolve, roll back
2revolt
noun
: violent action against a ruler or government
: something which shows that you will not accept something or will not agree to be controlled or influenced by someone or something
Full Definition of REVOLT
1
: a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party); especially : a determined armed uprising
2
: a movement or expression of vigorous dissent
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First Known Use of REVOLT
1560
Related to REVOLT
- Synonyms
- insurgence, insurgency, insurrection, mutiny, outbreak, rebellion, revolution, rising, uprising
Synonym Discussion of REVOLT
rebellion, revolution, uprising, revolt, insurrection, mutiny mean an outbreak against authority. rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful <open rebellion against the officers>. revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government) <a political revolution that toppled the monarchy>. uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion <quickly put down the uprising>. revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds <a revolt by the Young Turks that surprised party leaders> <an insurrection of oppressed laborers>. mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority <a mutiny led by the ship's cook>.
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REVOLTER Defined for Kids
1revolt
verb re·volt \ri-ˈvōlt\
re·volt·edre·volt·ing
Definition of REVOLT for Kids
1
: to rebel against a ruler or government
2
: to be or cause to be disgusted or shocked <I was revolted by the smell.>
2revolt
noun
Definition of REVOLT for Kids
: violent action against a ruler or government : rebellion
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