verb
-volts; -volted; -volting
[no obj] :to fight in a violent way against the rule of a leader or government
[no obj] :to act in a way that shows that you do not accept the control or influence of someone or something - often + against
[+ obj] :to cause (someone) to feel disgust or shock
noun
plural -volts
violent action against a ruler or government :rebellion [count]
something which shows that you will not accept something or will not agree to be controlled or influenced by someone or something [count]