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revolts

/rɪˈvoʊlts/ /rəˈvoʊlts/

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noun

Revuelta, rebelión

An act of revolt.

Examples :

"The students' many small revolts, like refusing to do homework, eventually led to a change in school policy. "

Las muchas pequeñas revueltas de los estudiantes, como negarse a hacer la tarea, finalmente condujeron a un cambio en la política escolar.

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verb

rebelarse, sublevarse

To rebel, particularly against authority.

Examples :

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

Los agricultores tuvieron que rebelarse contra el gobierno para obtener lo que merecían.

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verb

Repugnar, sublevar

To repel greatly.

Examples :

"Your brother revolts me!"

¡Tu hermano me repugna!

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verb

Hacer retroceder, rechazar

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

Examples :

"The strong wind revolts the small waves back towards the shore. "

El fuerte viento hace retroceder las pequeñas olas hacia la orilla.

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verb

Rebelarse, sentir asco

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."

El estómago se rebela ante esa comida; su naturaleza siente asco ante la crueldad.

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verb

Rebelarse, rechazar, repugnar

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

Examples :

"The smell of burnt popcorn so revolts me that I have to leave the room. "

El olor a palomitas quemadas me repugna tanto que tengo que salir de la habitación.

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