I. ri-ˈvōlt also -ˈvȯlt verb
Etymology: Middle French revolter, from Old Italian rivoltare to overthrow, from Vulgar Latin * revolvitare, frequentative of Latin revolvere to revolve, roll back
Date: 1539
intransitive verb
1. : to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to a government) : rebel
2.
a. : to experience disgust or shock
b. : to turn away with disgust
transitive verb
: to cause to turn away or shrink with disgust or abhorrence
• re·volt·er noun
II. noun
Date: 1560
1. : a renouncing of allegiance (as to a government or party) ; especially : a determined armed uprising
2. : a movement or expression of vigorous dissent
Synonyms: see rebellion