rɪˈvəult v. & n. --v. 1 intr. a
rise in
rebellion against authority. b (as revolted adj.) having revolted. 2 a tr. (often in passive) affect
with strong disgust;
nauseate (was revolted by
the thought of it). b intr. (often foll. by
at, against)
feel strong disgust. --n. 1 an
act of rebelling. 2 a
state of
insurrection (in revolt). 3 a
sense of loathing. 4 a mood of
protest or
defiance. [F r÷volter f.
It. rivoltare ult. f. L revolvere (as REVOLVE)]