revolt | Definition of revolt

revolt

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of revolt

1 to cause to feel disgust

the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder

Synonyms of revolt

disgust, gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, sicken, turn off

Words Related to revolt

displease, distress

appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify

affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Phrases Synonymous with revolt

turn one's stomach

Near Antonyms of revolt

allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt

delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle

enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance

appeal (to), interest, intrigue

2 to rise up against established authority

the students practically revolted when the school cancelled the championship football game

Synonyms of revolt

Words Related to revolt

defy, disobey, mock

buck, combat, contest, fight, oppose, resist, withstand

Phrases Synonymous with revolt

kick over the traces

Near Antonyms of revolt

comply (with), follow, mind, obey, submit