revolting
Meanings
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Adjective
Causing strong feelings of disgust or anger
- "The sight of rotting food was revolting."
- "The customers were revolting against the new policy."
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Verb
Rising in revolt or rebellion
- "The colonies revolted against British rule."
- "The people revolted against the oppressive government."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with revoltingdoling , goling , holing , molling,olling , tolling , volting
Variants
List of all variants of revolting that leads to same resultrevolting , revoltingly , revolt , revolted , revolter , revolters , revolts
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).revoltingly, more revolting, most revolting
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French revolter, meaning 'to turn around', from re- 'back' + volter 'to turn'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'revolting' is often used in the context of food, especially when something looks or smells unpleasant.
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In the 1960s, the term 'revolting' was used to describe the counterculture movement and the opposition to mainstream society.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Rebellion: A violent or armed resistance to the authority of a government or an occupying power.
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Revolt: A sudden and violent change in allegiance or attitude.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'revolting' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict strong emotions and rebellions. In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the animals revolt against their human masters to establish a new order.
How to Memorize "revolting"
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- Imagine a strong, negative emotion or a rebellion when you see or hear the word 'revolting'.
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associate
- Associate the word 'revolting' with strong emotions and rebellions.
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mnemonics
- Remember 'Revolt' as 'Re' for 'rebel' and 'volt' for 'turning' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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