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revolting

verb

Meaning

  • To rebel, particularly against authority.

    "The farmers had to revolt against the government to get what they deserved."

  • To repel greatly.

    "Your brother revolts me!"

  • To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.

  • To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.

    "The stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty."

  • To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.

noun

Meaning

  • Revolution (The action of the verb to revolt)

adjective

Meaning

  • Repulsive, disgusting

    "The most revolting smell was coming from the drains."