revolt
//rɪˈvoʊlt//
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.
Antonym
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.