revolt against the government

  • 21revolt — [ri vōlt′] n. [Fr révolte < révolter, to revolt < It rivoltare < VL * revolutare, for L revolvere: see REVOLVE] 1. a rising up against the government; rebellion; insurrection 2. any refusal to submit to or accept authority, custom, etc.… …

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  • 26revolt — 01. Thousands of people were killed during the years of [revolt] against the military regime in that country. 02. The people [revolted] against the King, and were able to establish a democratic government. 03. The Premier is facing a [revolt] by… …

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  • 28revolt — 1 verb 1 (I) if a group of people revolt, they take strong and often violent action against the government, usually with the aim of taking power away from them; rebel 2: George III s repressive measures forced the Colonies to revolt. 2 (I) to… …

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  • 29Government of Ireland Act 1920 — An Act to Provide for the Better Government of Ireland, more usually the Government of Ireland Act, 1920, [This is its official short title; the formal citation is 10 11 Geo. 5 c. 67.] (and sometimes called the Fourth Home Rule Act ) was an Act… …

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  • 30revolt — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ mass, popular, serious (esp. BrE), widespread (esp. BrE) ▪ There was a widespread revolt against the party leadership. ▪ open ▪ …

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