revolt

• Substantiv, das einen organisierten und oft gewaltsamen Akt des Widerstands oder Aufstands gegen eine bestehende Macht, Regierung oder Herrschaft bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an organized and often violent act of opposition or rebellion against an established authority, government, or ruler.

1. Organized opposition to authorityB2formal

   A conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another, often involving rebellion against a government or leader.

   Aufstand

   • The revolt against the oppressive regime lasted for months.
   • A popular revolt led to the overthrow of the dictator.
   • The army quickly suppressed the revolt in the capital.

   Synonymecoupinsurgencyinsurrectionmutinyrebellionrevolutionuprising

   Antonymeacquiescencecomplianceconformityobediencesubmission

• Verb, das den Akt des Aufstands gegen eine Autorität bezeichnet oder starken Widerwillen bzw. Abscheu ausdrückt.

A verb used to indicate the act of rising in rebellion against authority or expressing strong disgust or repulsion.

1. To rebel or rise upB2formalpolitical

   To take violent action against an established government or ruler; to rebel.

   revoltieren

   • The citizens revolted against the oppressive regime.
   • The army revolted after months of unpaid wages.
   • The peasants revolted when the new taxes were imposed.

   Synonymemutinyrebelriotrise uptake up arms

   Antonymeacceptacquiescecapitulatecomplyconformconsentobeysubmitsurrenderyield

2. To feel disgust or strong aversionC1formal

   To cause someone to feel disgust, repulsion, or strong distaste.

   Abscheu erregen

   • The sight of the spoiled food revolted her.
   • His cruel behavior revolted everyone in the room.
   • The idea of eating insects revolts many people.

   Synonymeappalldisgusthorrifynauseateoffendoutrageput offrepelrepulsesickenturn off

   Antonymeattractdelightplease

3. To offend moral sensibilitiesC1formal

   To cause a feeling of outrage or moral offense; to shock one's sense of right and wrong.

   Empören

   • The injustice of the verdict revolted the public.
   • The treatment of prisoners revolted the international community.
   • Such corruption revolts the conscience of any honest person.

   Synonymeappalldisgusthorrifyoffendoutrageshock

   Antonymedelightpleasesatisfy