Revolt Meaning in English
word
/ɹiˈvoʊɫt/, /ɹɪˈvoʊɫt/
ri-VOHlt or ri-VOHlt
/ɹɪvˈəʊlt/
ri-OHlt
Definition
To rise up and fight against authority or rules, usually with many people. As a noun, it means the act of rebelling against control.
Usage & Nuances
Used both as a verb and noun. Formal or historical contexts ('revolt against the king'), but can also mean strong disgust ('the news made me revolt'). Often collocates with 'against' — 'revolt against' something.
Spanish: rebelión - revueltaPortuguese (BR): revolta - rebeliãoPortuguese (PT): revolta - rebeliãoChinese (Simplified): 起义 - 反叛Chinese (Traditional): 起義 - 反叛Hindi: विद्रोहArabic: ثورة - تمردBengali: বিদ্রোহ - বিদ্রোহ করাRussian: бунт - восставатьJapanese: 反乱 - 反乱を起こすVietnamese: nổi dậy - cuộc nổi dậyKorean: 반란 - 반항하다Turkish: isyan - isyan etmekUrdu: بغاوت - بغاوت کرناIndonesian: pemberontakan - memberontak
Example Sentences
The people decided to revolt against the king.
basic
The soldiers started a revolt in the city.
basic
It is dangerous to revolt without a plan.
basic
When taxes went up again, farmers threatened to revolt.
natural
The news was so shocking it made her want to revolt.
natural
Throughout history, people have revolted for freedom.
natural