Revolt means to rise up against authority or rebel against those in power. When people revolt, they take action to resist or overthrow a government, ruler, or system they believe is unjust or oppressive. This involves organized resistance, often by many people acting together, going beyond mere complaints or disagreements.

The American colonists revolted against British rule in 1776 because they felt taxed and governed unfairly. The word captures something more serious than a simple disagreement. A student might argue with a teacher's decision, but they're not revolting. A revolt involves organized resistance, often by many people acting together.

Revolt can also describe a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion. If you open your lunchbox and find spoiled food, you might feel your stomach revolt at the smell. When something revolts you, it makes you feel physically sick or deeply disturbed. In this sense, you might say that rotten food is revolting, meaning disgusting or repulsive.

As a noun, a revolt is a powerful turning point, a moment when people decide they've had enough and choose to stand up and resist.