Definition of "revolt" []

To attempt to overthrow the authority of the state; rebel. (verb-intransitive)
To oppose or refuse to accept something: revolting against high taxes. (verb-intransitive)
To feel disgust or repugnance: to revolt at a public display of cruelty. (verb-intransitive)
To turn away in revulsion or abhorrence: They revolted from the sight. (verb-intransitive)
To fill with disgust or abhorrence; repel. See Synonyms at disgust. (verb-transitive)

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Use "revolt" in a sentence

"III (213,7) [for the revolt of mine is dangerous] I suppose we may read, _the revolt_ of men."
"Progressives are to be differentiated from the libertarian in revolt, which is the traditional, temporary leftist."
"Sportsmen in this state have been pushed to the limit, and a revolt is about to take place."

Words like "revolt"

arise insurgence insurrection mutiny

rebel rebellion revolted revolter

revolting revolts rise rise up

sedition shock