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revolt

The correct spelling is revolt.

How to pronounce revolt

/ɹɪˈvɒlt/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪˈvɒlt/

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The correct spelling is revolt. An act of revolt. For example: "The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved."

Usage Examples

The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved.

Your brother revolts me!

The stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act of revolt.

verb

  1. 1.To rebel, particularly against authority.
  2. 2.To repel greatly.
  3. 3.To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.
  4. 4.To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.
  5. 5.To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.

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