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revolt

noun as in uprising

verb as in disgust, nauseate

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We have not seen this type of autocratic behavior since a king ruled our country and colonists staged a revolt against high tea tariffs.

From Salon

He was accused of crimes against humanity over the violent revolt that toppled Romania's communist regime in 1989, but always denied wrongdoing.

From BBC

The head coach, who was booed by some fans after the final, had survived a player revolt before the tournament and was viewed as one of Rubiales' closest allies.

From BBC

One official suggested to me this could well follow welfare reform as the next big issue to trigger a Labour backbench revolt.

From BBC

However, the cuts were then reversed after a Labour backbench revolt last month.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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