in revolt

Frequency: 7.010.3 per million words

in a state of rebellion or opposition

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Examples (10)

  • The farmers rose in revolt.
  • The people were in revolt against the oppressive regime.
  • Many politicians found themselves in revolt over the proposed legislation.
  • The entire province was suddenly in revolt, demanding immediate reforms.
  • Despite severe repression, pockets of resistance remained in revolt.
  • The children's stomachs were in revolt after eating too much candy.
  • The oppressed population finally rose in revolt for their freedom.
  • He felt his body was in revolt against the lack of sleep.
  • The workers declared themselves in revolt after the company announced layoffs.
  • The historical documents describe how the commoners were continuously in revolt.