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Definition revolt in American English

revolt verb

verb
/rɪˈvoʊlt/
1

to say that you will not accept someone's authority or leadership

Example

Several players revolted against their new coach.

Synonyms and related words
agitate blacklist boycott cross a line break defy
1.1

to refuse to accept something such as a law or a decision

Example

In 1992 the Serbs revolted against separation from Yugoslavia.

Synonyms and related words
turn down ignore dismiss
2

to try to remove the government of your country using force

Example

The Poles revolted several times in the 19th century.

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agitate blacklist boycott
3

if someone or something revolts you, they are so unpleasant that you feel slightly sick

Example

He was revolted by the stench of the stockyards.

Example

Just the thought of kissing him revolts me.

Synonyms and related words
cause give pass on
Definition revolt in American English