revolt

revolt

verb

Definition of REVOLT

1

to cause to feel disgust <the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder>

Synonyms gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, revolt, 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

2

to rise up against established authority <the students practically revolted when the school cancelled the championship football game>

Synonyms mutiny, revolt

Related Words defy, disobey, mock; revolutionize; buck, combat, contest, fight, oppose, resist, withstand

Near Antonyms comply (with), follow, mind, obey, submit; attend, serve