Background for revolting

revolting

/rɪˈvɒltɪŋ/ /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

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verb

To rebel, particularly against authority.

Examples :

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

politics government action war military

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verb

To repel greatly.

Examples :

"Your brother revolts me!"

sensation emotion attitude

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verb

To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

Examples :

"The soldiers were able to revolt the enemy forces, pushing them back across the river. "

military war action

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verb

To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.

Examples :

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

sensation emotion mind

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verb

To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.

Examples :

"The student, disgusted by the unfair grading system, considered revolting against the teacher's authority. "

emotion attitude

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noun

Revolution (The action of the verb to revolt)

Examples :

"The student's revolt against the strict rules led to a major change in school policy. "

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adjective

Repulsive, disgusting

Examples :

"The most revolting smell was coming from the drains."

sensation emotion attitude