mutiny (Meaning)
mutiny (n)
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
mutiny (v)
engage in a mutiny against an authority
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.
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.
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mutiny Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The ship's morale plummeted, leading to a mutiny that threatened to end the voyage.
- The commander faced a mutiny led by his own second-in-command, who sought to take his place.
- The students rebelled against their strict teacher, resulting in a mutiny that disrupted the classroom.
- The employees of the company organized a mutiny to protest unfair labor practices.
- The mutiny at sea left the ship drifting, with no clear leadership or direction.
- The government suppressed a mutiny among its citizens, restoring order with heavy-handed tactics.
FAQs About the word mutiny
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counterinsurgency,counterinsurgency, counterrevolution,counterrevolution,
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.
