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    Meaning of Revolting

    The primary meaning of "Revolting" is causing a strong feeling of disgust or distaste.

    Definitions

    • Causing a strong feeling of disgust or distaste
    • Highly unpleasant or offensive
    • Engaging in or undergoing a revolt, especially a violent or sudden one

    Etymology of Revolting

    The word "Revolting" originates from the verb "revolt", which comes from the Old French "revolter", meaning to revolt or rebel, and is derived from the Latin "revolutus", past participle of "revolvi", meaning to turn or roll back
    Historically, the word "Revolting" was first used in the 15th century to describe the act of rebelling or rising against authority, and later developed its secondary meaning of causing disgust or distaste in the 17th century

    Example Uses

    • The revolting smell of the garbage dump made it hard to breathe
    • The revolting actions of the corrupt politician sparked widespread outrage
    • The movie's revolting scenes of violence and gore made it unsuitable for children

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