revolting (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvoʊlt/

Definition

To rise up in protest or rebellion against a government or other authority.

Examples

• The slaves staged a revolt against their masters.

• Many people revolted against the oppressive regime.

• The students' revolt was sparked by a new policy.

How to Use revolting

revolt against (prepositional phrase)

To protest or rebel against a person or group in authority. — "The people revolted against the dictator."

Synonyms of revolting

Words with a similar meaning to revolting:

• protest
• rise up
• rebel
• insurrection

Antonyms of revolting

Words with the opposite meaning to revolting:

• obey
• submit

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