26984 words

revolt

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
If a large number of people revolt, they refuse to be controlled or ruled, and take action against authority, often violent action:

Examples:

The people revolted against foreign rule and established their own government.
2
to make someone feel unpleasantly shocked or disgusted:

Examples:

We were revolted by the dirt and mess in her house.
It revolts me to know that the world spends so much money on arms when millions are dying of hunger.
3
an attempt to get rid of a government by using violence:

Examples:

Troops were called in to crush/put down the revolt.
The army is in revolt (against its commanders).
4
to take violent action against authority, or to refuse to be controlled or ruled:

Examples:

Californians may be ready to revolt against broad cuts in government services.
5
to make someone feel disgusted:

Examples:

I was revolted by his cruelty.

Navigation