Revolt/rɪˈvəʊlt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context Used to describe protests in history books, often with significant change. The textbook detailed the peasants' revolt in medieval times. Pro Tip 2/3Media Headlines Common in news articles about political or social unrest. Headlines read 'Nationwide revolt disrupts capital city.' Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Tensions Implies a severe, often violent rejection of rules or government. Whispers grew into a revolt demanding the leader's resignation.