Revolt

Word REVOLT
Character 6
Hyphenation re volt
Pronunciations /ɹɪˈvɒlt/

Definitions and meanings of "Revolt"

What do we mean by revolt?

To attempt to overthrow the authority of the state; rebel. intransitive verb

To oppose or refuse to accept something. intransitive verb

To feel disgust or repugnance. intransitive verb

To fill with disgust or abhorrence; repel. synonym: disgust. intransitive verb

An uprising, especially against state authority; a rebellion. noun

An act of protest or rejection. noun

The state of a person or persons in rebellion. noun

An uprising against government or authority; rebellion; insurrection; hence, any act of insubordination or disobedience. noun

The act of turning away or going over to the opposite side; a change of sides; desertion. noun

Inconstancy; faithlessness; fickleness, especially in love. noun

A revolter. noun

Synonyms Sedition, Rebellion, etc. See insurrection. noun

To turn away; turn aside from a former cause or undertaking; fall off; change sides; go over to the opposite party; desert.

To break away from established authority; renounce allegiance and subjection; rise against a government in open rebellion; rebel; mutiny.

To prove faithless or inconstant, especially in love.

To turn away in horror or disgust; be repelled or shocked.

To roll back; turn back.

To turn away from allegiance; cause to rebel.

To repel; shock; cause to turn away in abhorrence or disgust.

Synonyms To disgust, sicken, nauseate.

An act of revolt.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Revolt

The word "revolt" in example sentences

III (213,7) [for the revolt of mine is dangerous] I suppose we may read, _the revolt_ of men. ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

Sportsmen in this state have been pushed to the limit, and a revolt is about to take place. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Progressives are to be differentiated from the libertarian in revolt, which is the traditional, temporary leftist. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He had in his spirit the classical outline of music, with nothing directly revolutionary, no sign of what we call revolt other than the strict adherence to personal relationship, no other prejudice than the artist's reaction against all that is not really refined to art, with but one consuming ardor, and that to render with extreme tranquillity everything delicate and lovely in passing things. ❋ Marsden Hartley (N/A)

The president adds, that this revolt is the more inexcusable, as his administration has always been gentle and moderate; that he has economized the public treasure, respected the laws, and that citizens of whatever opinion had always enjoyed perfect tranquillity under his rule – that constitutional reforms were about being realized, as well as the hopes of forming by them a bond of union beween all Mexicans. ❋ Frances Erskine Inglis (1843)

Charles Embree's A dream of a throne, the story of a Mexican revolt, is based on the story of the Lake Chapala area during the 19th century. ❋ Unknown (2009)

How much more oppression will this country take before it does rise up in revolt as is our right under the Constitution? ❋ Unknown (2009)

One lesson we can learn, coming later to this revolt, is the importance of organising a constructive counter-power to the forces of reaction, who will work hard to protect the institutions in which they have a vested interest. ❋ Hilary Wainwright (2010)

VA needs to send a message that the Indies are in revolt against Gleischaltung. ❋ Unknown (2009)

At the Blackpool conference in 1981, she saw open revolt from the "wets", even in her own cabinet. ❋ Simon Jenkins (2010)

And Boehner was in revolt all the way back to the Bailouts (yes, he said no to Bush). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Charles Embree's A dream of a throne, the story of a Mexican revolt, is based on the story of the Lake Chap ... read more book-reviews fiction ❋ Unknown (2010)

Alreaqdy the powers in charge are saying that the revolt is being driven by the USA this will only damage the image of the American People in the area. ❋ Unknown (2009)

T.M. was in revolt against the government, feeling that he was striking back at a tyrant. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Every little while, however, one dog or another would flame up in revolt and be promptly subdued. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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