English

revolt

rɪˈvoʊlt, ɹɪˈvoʊlt, ɹɪˈvɒlt, ɹɪˈvəʊlt
Meaning: to rise in rebellion; to cause disgust
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹɪˈvoʊlt, ɹɪˈvɒlt, ɹɪˈvəʊlt

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base revolt
3rd person singular present revolts
Present participle revolting
Past revolted
Will future will revolt
Going-to future going to revolt
Imperative negative don't revolt / do not revolt

Example

The people revolted against the corrupt government.
The people revolted against the corrupt government.

Usage Notes

Used for a political uprising (usually intransitive with 'against') or for causing a strong feeling of sickness or disgust (transitive).

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