1. organized attempts to overthrow a government or authority

1. rises up against authority or government
2. causes strong disgust or repulsion

Examples

• The peasant revolts of the 14th century changed European society.
• History shows that tax increases often trigger revolts.
• The colony revolts against British rule every few decades.
• She revolts against any form of strict authority.
• The smell of rotten eggs revolts most people.
• Violence in movies revolts some viewers.
• The idea of eating insects revolts many Americans.