revolt
UK[rɪˈvəʊlt]US[rɪˈvoʊlt]
v
To take violent action against an established government or ruler; to rebel.
v
To make someone feel disgust or shock.
n
An attempt to end the authority of a person or group by force; a rebellion.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
volt
re
again, back
volt
turn
Etymology
The word 'revolt' entered English in the mid-16th century from French 'révolter,' which itself descended from Italian 'rivoltare,' meaning "to overturn" or "to turn back." This Italian term is built upon the Latin elements 're-' (back) and 'volvere' (to roll, to turn). The core logic is one of turning back or rolling away from authority, capturing the literal sense of a physical uprising. Over time, the meaning extended metaphorically to describe a strong internal "turning away," giving rise to the sense of intense disgust or shock.
Analysis
Structure: re (again, back) + volt (turn)
're' is a Latin prefix meaning "again" or "back." 'volt' originates from the Latin verb 'volvere,' meaning "to roll" or "to turn."
Examples
The citizens threatened to revolt against the oppressive regime.
The graphic images of violence revolted the entire audience.
The peasant revolt was brutally suppressed by the king's army.