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to revolt

verbgeneral usecommon/ʁɨvɔlˈtaɾ/re·vol·tar

Definitions

2
1

To cause intense disgust, indignation, or horror.

Usage examples

The cruelty of the act revolted everyone who heard about it.
The smell from the kitchen revolted him.

Common combinations

revolt againstrevolt the publicrevolt the senses
2

To rise in rebellion against an authority.

Usage examples

The citizens revolted against the dictator.
The army revolted and seized the palace.

Common combinations

revolt against the governmentrevolt against tyranny