Antonyms for revolted


Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-vohlt
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈvoʊlt


Definition of revolted

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French revolter (15c.), from Italian rivoltare "to overthrow, overturn," from Vulgar Latin *revolvitare "to overturn, overthrow," frequentative of Latin revolvere (past participle revolutus) "turn, roll back" (see revolve). Related: Revolted; revolting.
  • verb rebel, rise up against
  • verb disgust, nauseate
Example sentences :
  • There was an implied crime-partnership in her glance which revolted him.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • His own revolted town of Mantes was the first object of his fury.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • The affairs of the revolted Colonies were, in truth, going very badly.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Her whole spirit would have revolted from that, as much as it did from the accusation.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • This revolted the Marquis, who made a gesture of utter disgust.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • It was like the trap, and all his instinct resented it and revolted against it.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • He revolted because the office of stablemaster appeared too lowly for him.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • At the end of that six months, Gilbert revolted against politicians.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Her too they would drive forth, and with a brutality and cruelty that revolted me.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • I seem to hear some one say, why did you not think of this before you revolted?
  • Extract from : « Cyropaedia » by Xenophon

Synonyms for revolted

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