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[rɪˈvəʊlt], (Verb)
Definitions:
- take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel
(e.g: the Iceni revolted and had to be suppressed)
- cause to feel disgust
(e.g: he was revolted by the stench that greeted him)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from French révolte (noun), révolter (verb), from Italian rivoltare, based on Latin revolvere ‘roll back’ (see revolve)
[rɪˈvəʊlt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an attempt to end the authority of a person or body by rebelling
(e.g: a revolt against oppressive rule)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from French révolte (noun), révolter (verb), from Italian rivoltare, based on Latin revolvere ‘roll back’ (see revolve)
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