revolt
verb (used without object)
to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion; cast off allegiance or subjection to those in authority; rebel; mutiny.
have revolted
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present perfectof revolt.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In recent years, for example, young staff at Goldman Sachs have revolted against senior managers, taking gripes about burnout, return-to-office demands and, most recently, allegedly stingy coffee perks to the press.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2022
"We have revolted and there is no going back," said Mohammed Elwan, 40, carrying a portrait of Sadr.
From Reuters ● Aug. 12, 2022
If her parents had said no to the idea that she was trans, she says, “I would have revolted against them.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
Employees at numerous companies, used to working from home or hybrid policies, have revolted against “RTO” policies and long commutes.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2022
Could the eejits have revolted, or could the Farm Patrol have taken over?
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
