revolt
word
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
When taxes went up again, farmers threatened to revolt.
natural
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
The news was so shocking it made her want to revolt.
natural
Throughout history, people have revolted for freedom.
natural