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revoltMain Entry: 1re·volt Pronunciation: \ri-ˈvōlt also -ˈvȯlt\ Function: verb Etymology: Middle French revolter, from Old Italian rivoltare to overthrow, from Vulgar Latin *revolvitare, frequentative of Latin revolvere to revolve, roll back Date: 1539 intransitive verb 1 : to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government) : rebel — re·volt·er noun
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