mutiny (Meaning)

Wordnet

mutiny (n)

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

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mutiny (v)

engage in a mutiny against an authority

Webster

mutiny (n.)

Insurrection against constituted authority, particularly military or naval authority; concerted revolt against the rules of discipline or the lawful commands of a superior officer; hence, generally, forcible resistance to rightful authority; insubordination.

Violent commotion; tumult; strife.

Webster

mutiny (v. i.)

To rise against, or refuse to obey, lawful authority in military or naval service; to excite, or to be guilty of, mutiny or mutinous conduct; to revolt against one's superior officer, or any rightful authority.

To fall into strife; to quarrel.

mutiny Sentence Examples

  1. The crew's dissatisfaction culminated in a dangerous mutiny against the captain.
  2. The prisoners staged a violent mutiny, overpowering the guards and seizing control of the prison.
  3. The soldiers refused to follow orders, instigating a widespread mutiny within the ranks.
  4. The restless slaves plotted a mutiny to escape their cruel masters.
  5. The ship's morale plummeted, leading to a mutiny that threatened to end the voyage.
  6. The commander faced a mutiny led by his own second-in-command, who sought to take his place.
  7. The students rebelled against their strict teacher, resulting in a mutiny that disrupted the classroom.
  8. The employees of the company organized a mutiny to protest unfair labor practices.
  9. The mutiny at sea left the ship drifting, with no clear leadership or direction.
  10. The government suppressed a mutiny among its citizens, restoring order with heavy-handed tactics.

FAQs About the word mutiny

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The crew's dissatisfaction culminated in a dangerous mutiny against the captain.

The prisoners staged a violent mutiny, overpowering the guards and seizing control of the prison.

The soldiers refused to follow orders, instigating a widespread mutiny within the ranks.

The restless slaves plotted a mutiny to escape their cruel masters.