revolting
Dictionary
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.
noun
- Revolution (The action of the verb to revolt)
adjective
- Repulsive, disgusting
"The most revolting smell was coming from the drains."
Play Word Games
Test your vocabulary and logic skills with our daily word puzzles. Will you find 'revolting' in today's game?