revolts

We have found lemma(root) word of revolts : revolt.

Definitions


[rɪˈvəʊlt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel
(e.g: the Iceni revolted and had to be suppressed)

- cause to feel disgust
(e.g: he was revolted by the stench that greeted him)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French révolte (noun), révolter (verb), from Italian rivoltare, based on Latin revolvere ‘roll back’ (see revolve)


[rɪˈvəʊlt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an attempt to end the authority of a person or body by rebelling
(e.g: a revolt against oppressive rule)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French révolte (noun), révolter (verb), from Italian rivoltare, based on Latin revolvere ‘roll back’ (see revolve)




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