re
volt
Third Person
revolts
Present Participle
revolting
Past Tense
revolted
Past Participle
revolted
1
to cause strong disgust or offense to someone's morals
transitive
- His sexist remarks revolted the entire audience.
- The corrupt practices of the government revolted the citizens.
- The sight of animal cruelty revolted the animal rights activists.
- The dishonesty of the business owner revolted the employees.
- The sight of animal testing revolted many consumers.
2
to make someone feel extreme disgust or repulsion
transitive
- The thought of eating insects revolts many people.
- The smell from the dumpster revolted everyone nearby.
- The sight of moldy bread revolts me.
- The taste of the spoiled milk revolted her instantly.
- The stench of the uncleaned restroom revolted him.
3
to lead a sudden and often forceful change against a government or system that is perceived as oppressive, seeking a radical transformation
- The people decided to revolt against the oppressive government, seeking a complete overhaul of the system.
- Throughout history, communities have revolted to overthrow tyrannical rulers and establish new forms of governance.
- The revolutionaries meticulously planned how to revolt against the existing regime.
- In the face of injustice, groups may unite to revolt and bring about significant social and political changes.
- The oppressed population organized to revolt against the dictator's rule.
4
to strongly reject or oppose something
- The students revolted against the strict school rules.
- She revolted against the idea that success depends only on talent.
- Many scientists revolted against the outdated theory.
- The scientist revolted at the misuse of data in the report.
- He revolted at the idea that intelligence is fixed from birth.