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revolt

re·volt [ ri vṓlt ]


verb  (past and past participle re·volt·ed, present participle re·volt·ing, 3rd person present singular re·volts)
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb rebel against state: to try to overthrow an existing government

2. intransitive verb defy authority: to resist authority or rules

3. transitive and intransitive verb feel disgust: to feel disgust or repulsion, or cause somebody to feel disgust or repulsion



noun  (plural re·volts)
Definition:
 
1. uprising against government: an uprising that attempts to overthrow a government

2. defiance of authority: a protest against authority or rules

[Mid-16th century. Via French< Italian revoltare< Latin revolvere "roll back" (see revolve)]

re·volt·er noun
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