revolt
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
See Examples of REVOLT
- The group threatened to revolt.
- 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
2revolt
nounDefinition 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
Examples of REVOLT
- the revolt of the slaves
- The peasants' revolt was crushed by the king.
- The leader of the group called for revolt.
- Consumers are in revolt against high prices.
First Known Use of REVOLT
1560
Related to REVOLT
- Synonyms
- insurgence, insurgency, insurrection, mutiny, outbreak, rebellion, revolution, rising, uprising
See Synonym Discussion at rebellion
Other Government and Politics Terms
Learn More About REVOLT
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: revolting
Previous Word in the Dictionary: revolatilize
All Words Near: revolt
Previous Word in the Dictionary: revolatilize
All Words Near: revolt
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up revolt? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
