revolta — meaning in English
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English meaning
- backlash noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
- mutiny noun An open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
- rebellion noun Organized, often violent resistance against a government or ruling power.
- revolt verb To rise up in rebellion against authority.
- riot noun A violent public disturbance caused by a crowd.
- sedition noun Speech or organized action that incites rebellion against a government or authority.
- uprising noun A rebellion or revolt by a group of people against those in power.
Senses
revolta is used for these senses in English:
- backlash (figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
- mutiny An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
- rebellion (uncountable) Armed resistance to an established government or ruler.
- revolt An act of revolting.
- riot A tumultuous disturbance of the public peace by a large group of people, often involving violence or damage to property.
- sedition Insurrection or rebellion.
backlash — full definition
- noun A strong, usually negative, public reaction against a decision, action, or trend.
- noun A sudden reverse or recoil movement, such as slack snapping back in a rope or gear.
- verb To react strongly and negatively against something.
mutiny — full definition
- noun An open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
- verb To rise up in rebellion against those in command.