revolt

open fighting against authority (as one's own government) soon the revolt had spread to every corner of the country Synonyms of revolt insurgence, insurgency, insurrection, mutiny, outbreak, rebellion, revolution, rising, uprisingWords Related to revolt coup, coup d'état (or coup d'etat), overthrow; misprision, sedition, treachery, treason; sabotage, subversionNear Antonyms of revolt counterinsurgency, counterrevolution

1 to cause to feel disgust the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder Synonyms of revolt gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, disgust, sicken, turn offWords Related to revolt displease, distress; appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify; affront, insult, offend, outrage, shockNear Antonyms of revolt 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 of revolt mutiny, rebelWords Related to revolt defy, disobey, mock; revolutionize; buck, combat, contest, fight, oppose, resist, withstandNear Antonyms of revolt comply (with), follow, mind, obey, submit; attend, serve