revolt

Definition

To rebel, particularly against authority.

Etymology

Borrowed from French révolter, from Italian rivoltare, itself either from ri- with the verb voltare, or possibly from a Vulgar Latin *revoltāre < *revolvitāre, for *revolūtāre, frequentative of Latin revolvō (“roll back”) (through its past participle revolūtus). Compare typologically Russian переворо́т (perevorót) (akin to верте́ть (vertétʹ).

Example Sentences

• "The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved."
• "Our diſcontented Counties doe reuolt"
• "Your brother revolts me!"