English · Word Candidate

revolt

/ɹɪˈvoʊlt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: revolts · revolting · revolted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To rebel, particularly against authority.

Verb

The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To repel greatly.

Verb

Your brother revolts me!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An act of revolting.

Noun

— It's a revolt? — No, Sire, it's a revolution...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “revolt” mean?

To rebel, particularly against authority.

Is “revolt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.