Synonyms: rebellion, revolt, rising, insurrection, uprising
Definition: organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
Similar words: battle, struggle, conflict
Definition: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Usage: the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine; police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs
Synonyms: churn up, nauseate, sicken, revolt, disgust
Definition: cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
Usage: The pornographic pictures sickened us
Synonyms: repel, revolt, gross out, disgust
Definition: fill with distaste
Usage: This spoilt food disgusts me
Similar words: stimulate, stir, excite
Definition: stir feelings in
Usage: stimulate my appetite; excite the audience; stir emotions
Synonyms: revolt
Definition: make revolution
Usage: The people revolted when bread prices tripled again
Similar words: rise, rise up, rebel, arise
Definition: take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance