revolt
/ɹɪˈvɒlt/
Dictionary
noun
- An act of revolt.
verb
- To rebel, particularly against authority.
"The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved."
- To repel greatly.
"Your brother revolts me!"
- To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.
- To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.
"The stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty."
- To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.
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