[re.volt] vb [MF revolter, fr. OIt rivoltare to overthrow, fr. (assumed) VL revolvitare, freq. of L revolvere to revolve, roll back] vi (1539) 1: to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government): rebel
2. a: to experience disgust or shock b: to turn away with disgust ~ vt: to cause to turn away or shrink with disgust or abhorrence -- re.volt.er n
[2]revolt n (1560) 1: a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party); esp: a determined armed uprising
2: a movement or expression of vigorous dissent syn see rebellion