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revolted

/rɪˈvɒltɪd/ /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/

Meanings
verb
To rebel, particularly against authority.

Examples :

"The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved."
politics government action history war

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration building

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration disgusted

disgusted verb

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

To cause an intense dislike for something.

"It disgusts me to see her chew with her mouth open."

Illustration entrance

entrance noun

/ˈɛn.tɹəns/ /ɛnˈtɹæns/

The action of entering, or going in.

"Her entrance attracted no attention whatsoever."

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

Illustration security

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

Illustration abhorrence

abhorrence noun

/əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɑɹ.n̩s/

Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing.

"Her abhorrence of violence was so strong that she couldn't even watch action movies. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration deserved

deserved verb

/dɪˈzɜːvd/ /dɪˈzɝvd/

To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

"After playing so well, the team really deserved their win."

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

Illustration protestors

protestors noun

/prəˈtɛstərz/

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

"The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs."