Clues for the word "REVOLT"

We've had 30 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 59 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Quick crossword on May 18, 2026.

Definition of revolt

n. - To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.
n. - Hence, to be faithless; to desert one party or leader for another; especially, to renounce allegiance or subjection; to rise against a government; to rebel.
n. - To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; -- with at; as, the stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty.
v. t. - To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.
v. t. - To do violence to; to cause to turn away or shrink with abhorrence; to shock; as, to revolt the feelings.
n. - The act of revolting; an uprising against legitimate authority; especially, a renunciation of allegiance and subjection to a government; rebellion; as, the revolt of a province of the Roman empire.
n. - A revolter.