REVOLT Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the noun 'revolt' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of revolt are insurrection , mutiny , rebellion , revolution , and uprising . While all these words mean "an outbreak against authority," revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds. // a revolt by the Young Turks that surprised party leaders // an insurrection of oppressed laborers

Q: When is it sensible to use 'mutiny' instead of 'revolt'?

The meanings of mutiny and revolt largely overlap; however, mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority. // a mutiny led by the ship's cook

Q: When could 'rebellion' be used to replace 'revolt'?

While in some cases nearly identical to revolt , rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful. // open rebellion against the officers

Q: When can 'revolution' be used instead of 'revolt'?

Although the words revolution and revolt have much in common, revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government). // a political revolution that toppled the monarchy

Q: When might 'uprising' be a better fit than 'revolt'?

The synonyms uprising and revolt are sometimes interchangeable, but uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion. // quickly put down the uprising

revolt 1 of 2

noun

Definition of revolt

as in insurrection

open fighting against authority (as one's own government) soon the revolt had spread to every corner of the country

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verb

ri-ˈvōlt

as in to disgust

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

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as in to rebel

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

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How does the noun revolt differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of revolt are insurrection, mutiny, rebellion, revolution, and uprising. While all these words mean "an outbreak against authority," revolt and insurrection imply an armed uprising that quickly fails or succeeds.

a revolt by the Young Turks that surprised party leaders

an insurrection of oppressed laborers

When is it sensible to use mutiny instead of revolt?

The meanings of mutiny and revolt largely overlap; however, mutiny applies to group insubordination or insurrection especially against naval authority.

a mutiny led by the ship's cook

When could rebellion be used to replace revolt?

While in some cases nearly identical to revolt, rebellion implies an open formidable resistance that is often unsuccessful.

open rebellion against the officers

When can revolution be used instead of revolt?

Although the words revolution and revolt have much in common, revolution applies to a successful rebellion resulting in a major change (as in government).

a political revolution that toppled the monarchy

When might uprising be a better fit than revolt?

The synonyms uprising and revolt are sometimes interchangeable, but uprising implies a brief, limited, and often immediately ineffective rebellion.

quickly put down the uprising

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Recent Examples of revolt

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What happened Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as the likely successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation Monday amid a revolt inside his Labour Party triggered by falling poll numbers and substantial losses in local elections last month. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 23 June 2026 The consumer advocates recommend revolt. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 21 June 2026

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In 1839, 53 captive Mende people taken from Sierra Leone revolted aboard the Spanish ship La Amistad, diverting the ship from its original destination of Cuba toward the Northeast. — Calista Oetama, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 The emotional circuit that my favorite songs lit up inside me was too vivid; music felt overwhelming, if not revolting. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for revolt

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The pair took a big swing in 2022 around the first anniversary of the Capitol insurrection on January 6.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
The violence, described as a failed insurrection by President Cyril Ramaphosa, vandalized more than 160 shopping malls, led to tens of thousands of job losses, and cost the economy roughly $3 billion.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of insurrection

Verb

Kim The call left Kim Grindell disgusted, furious and wracked with guilt.

— Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Many of the crew members are disgusted by Vito's homosexuality, but Phil seems to take special exception to this revelation, going out of his way to demand Tony take him out and becoming violently angered even at the mere mention of Vito's name.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Definition of disgust

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Johnny Knoxville faces a summer camp uprising as his new comedy heads to theaters.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Egypt’s tourism has started to recover after years of years of political turmoil and violence following the 2011 uprising, as well as the coronavirus pandemic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of uprising

Verb

Plenty of people bought it, plenty were repulsed by it.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Spearmint and peppermint plants are particularly effective insect repellents, but many other plants in the mint family can also be used to repulse flies, including pennyroyal and lemon balm.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026

Definition of repulse

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More than 100 passengers were sickened in a recent norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise ship that departed from California last month and arrived back at port Thursday.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The life-threatening species that's found in water can also sicken or kill people who eat contaminated seafood, such as raw oysters infected with the bacteria.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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Mali has previously faced insurgencies by militants affiliated with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist rebellion in the country’s north.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Shakespeare’s description now appears more significant and also helps explain why the Bard’s production of Richard II in February 1601 coincided with the start of the Earl of Essex’s rebellion.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

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