revolt

Meanings

• noun

  A forcible overthrow of a government or power in a political organization.

  - "The revolution was a revolt against the oppressive monarchy."
  - "The soldiers refused to follow orders, leading to a revolt within the ranks."

• noun

  A strong feeling of discontent or resistance, typically political or social.

  - "The public's revolt against the new tax law was widespread."
  - "The workers went on strike in revolt against the unfair labor practices."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

insurrection , rebellion

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with revolt
revolt , revoltion , contrive , contrive , devolve , resolve , evolve , revolve

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Variants

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revolt , revolted , revolter , revolters , revolting , revolts , rise (up) in revolt , rise in revolt , rise up in revolt , stage a revolt

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Forms

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revolts, revolting, revolted

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Etymology

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From Old French revolte, from re- 'back' + volter 'to turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'revolt' is often used interchangeably with 'revolution', but they have slightly different meanings.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'revolt' in English was in the 15th century.

3. The word 'revolt' comes from the Latin word 'volvere', which means 'to roll'.

4. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, is one of the most famous revolts in history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revolution: A sudden, radical, or complete change in a political or social situation.

2. Coup d'état: The sudden and illegal seizure of power in a government.

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Culture

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The term 'revolt' has been used in various cultural contexts, such as the Spanish Revolution, the Haitian Revolution, and the Hungarian Revolution. It has also been a recurring theme in literature, including works by Fyodor Dostoevsky and George Orwell.

How to Memorize "revolt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people rising up against an oppressive government or power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'revolt' with the idea of resistance or rebellion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'ReVolt' to remember the meaning: Re-volve, Overthrow, Volt (as in electricity, which can bring about change).

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