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Revolt, v. n.

    1. Desert, fall off.
    2. Rebel, mutiny, rise, renounce allegiance.

Revolt, v. a. Repel, shock, do violence to, disgust, nauseate, sicken.

Revolt, n.

    1. Desertion, inconstancy, faithlessness, change of sides, defection.
    2. Rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, sedition, uprising.

Revolter, n. Deserter, rebel, traitor, insurgent.

Revolting, a. Shocking, disgusting, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, repulsive, offensive, obnoxious, hateful, horrible, abominable, monstrous, abhorrent.

Revolution, n.

    1. Rotation, whirling, circular motion.
    2. Change (in the political constitution of a country), organic change, successful revolt or rebellion.

Revolutionize, v. a. Remodel, reform, new model, change completely.

Revolve, v. n.

    1. Rotate, wheel, turn, roll round an axis, turn round.
    2. Circle, move round a centre.
    3. Pass away in cycles.
    4. Fall back, return, devolve.

Revolve, v. a.

    1. Cause to turn round, circulate.
    2. Consider, meditate, ponder, study, reflect upon, ruminate upon, brood over.