Mutiny
//ˈmju.tə.ni// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers. countable, uncountable
"In every mutiny against the discipline of the college, he was the ringleader."
- 2 open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers) wordnet
- 3 Violent commotion; tumult; strife. countable, uncountable
"Raise a mutiny betwixt yourselves."
Verb
- 1 To commit a mutiny. intransitive
"The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh."
- 2 engage in a mutiny against an authority wordnet
Example
More examples"Tom was court-martialed on the grounds of mutiny and disobeying orders."
Etymology
From Middle French mutiner.
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