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mutiny
[ myoot-n-ee ]
noun
, plural mu·ti·nies.
- revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, especially by sailors against their officers.
- rebellion against any authority.
verb (used without object)
, mu·ti·nied, mu·ti·ny·ing.
- to commit the offense of mutiny; revolt against authority.
mutiny
/ ˈmjuːtɪnɪ /
noun
- open rebellion against constituted authority, esp by seamen or soldiers against their officers
verb
- intr to engage in mutiny
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Other Words From
- pre·muti·ny noun plural premutinies verb (used with object) premutinied premutinying
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mutiny1
C16: from obsolete mutine, from Old French mutin rebellious, from meute mutiny, ultimately from Latin movēre to move
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Example Sentences
At some level, Fresno leaders are reacting to the same voter mutiny that is playing out across the state, from Orange County to Bay Area cities.
From Los Angeles Times
To a sizable portion of members, the decision was an abomination, and it provoked a mutiny.
From Salon
All 76 defendants pleaded not guilty to charges of treason, felony and inciting mutiny.
From BBC
Although the mutiny was nearly over when Beato arrived, he photographed its aftermath with a focus on capturing the immediacy of events.
From BBC
As Nash sows the seeds of mutiny, Franks attempts to violently wrest back control, using both physical force and mental manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times
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