⚔️revolt

verb
/rɪˈvoʊlt/

Meaning

to rise up against authority or refuse to accept something; a rebellion
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

Example Sentences

The people decided to revolt against the oppressive government.

The people revolted against the corrupt government.

Example Expressions

rise in revolt

Synonyms

rebel, uprising, insurrection, mutiny, resist, rise up, protest
Entry 1
rebel, uprising, insurrection, mutiny, resist
Entry 2
rebel, rise up, resist, protest

Antonyms

obey, comply, submit, conform
Entry 1
obey, comply, submit
Entry 2
obey, submit, comply, conform

Collocations

armed revolt, popular revolt, revolt against, suppress revolt, revolt against authority, revolt in anger, revolt successfully, revolt peacefully, mass revolt
Entry 1
armed revolt, popular revolt, revolt against, suppress revolt
Entry 2
revolt against authority, revolt in anger, revolt successfully, revolt peacefully, mass revolt

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