The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word REVOLTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does REVOLTS mean?
REVOLTS noun- An act of revolt.
- To rebel, particularly against authority.
- To repel greatly.
- To cause to turn back; to roll or drive back; to put to flight.
- To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; used with at.
- To turn away; to abandon or reject something; specifically, to turn away, or shrink, with abhorrence.