revolting

• Beschreibt etwas, das äußerst unangenehm, abstoßend oder Ekel erregend ist; auch für moralisch empörendes Verhalten.

Describes something that is extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or repulsive.

1. Highly offensive or disgustingB2formal

   Causing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

   Widerwärtig

   • The smell from the garbage was absolutely revolting.
   • His revolting behavior at the dinner table shocked everyone.
   • She found the idea of eating insects revolting.

   Synonymeabhorrentappallingdisgustingdistastefulfoulhideoushorridloathsomenauseatingoffensiverepellentrepulsivesickeningvile

   Antonymeappealingappetizingattractivedelightfulpleasant

• 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