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- pronunciation:
- rih
volt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
revolts, revolting, revolted |
| definition 1: |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel.
When the laws became too harsh, the citizens revolted.- synonyms:
- mutiny, rise
- similar words:
- rebel
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| definition 2: |
to cause to feel disgust or shock.
Horror movies revolt me.- synonyms:
- appall, disgust, horrify, repel, shock
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| related words: |
riot, shock |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of rising up against the government or other authority; rebellion.
The army put an end to the revolt.- synonyms:
- mutiny, rebellion, revolution, uprising
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| related words: |
mutiny, overthrow, treason |
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