revolt

¹re·volt

verb \ri-ˈvōlt also -ˈvȯlt\

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

Examples of REVOLT

1. The group threatened to revolt.
2. All the violence revolted me.

Origin of REVOLT

Middle French revolter, from Old Italian rivoltare to overthrow, from Vulgar Latin *revolvitare, frequentative of Latin revolvere to revolve, roll back

First Known Use: 1539

Related to REVOLT

Synonyms: gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, disgust, sicken, turn off

Related Words: displease, distress; appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify; affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Near Antonyms: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt; delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle; enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance; appeal (to), interest, intrigue

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