revolt

//rɪˈvoʊlt//
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Noun

revoltSingular
revoltsPlural
1

An organized attempt by a group of people to change the government or leader of a country, often using violence.

The peasants led a revolt against the king.

2

A refusal to accept authority or to obey rules; an act of protest or rebellion.

The new dress code sparked a revolt among the students.

Verb

revoltInfinitive
revoltPresent tense
revoltedPast tense
revoltedPast participle
revoltingPresent participle
revoltsThird-person singular
1

To take violent action against an established government or ruler; to rebel.

The citizens revolted against the oppressive government.

2

To refuse to accept someone's authority or obey rules or laws.

The teenagers revolted against their parents' strict rules.

3

To cause someone to feel disgust or strong disapproval.

The cruelty of the act revolted everyone who heard about it.