Meaning & Definition of word "Mutiny"

Mutiny

/ˈmjuːtɪni/

1. An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their commanding officers.
- Example: The crew staged a mutiny when they refused to follow the captain's orders.
2. Refusal to obey orders or to submit to the authority of the leader.
- Example: The soldiers' mutiny was a result of poor living conditions and lack of supplies.
3. An uprising or revolt against an established authority.
- Example: The mutiny among the prisoners led to a breakdown of the facility's security.

1. To engage in mutiny; to rebel against authority.
- Example: The soldiers threatened to mutiny if their demands were not met.

Early 16th century: from Latin 'mutina', a town in ancient Italy, associated with a famous mutiny.

mutiny on the bounty:

A revolt that occurred on the HMS Bounty in 1789, symbolizing rebellion.

mutinous spirit:

An attitude of rebelliousness or defiance.

revolt:

An attempt to overthrow the government or authority.

rebellion:

An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.

insurgence:

An active revolt or uprising.

Meaning: Going against the leadership in a casual or informal way.

Example Sentence: The team went full mutiny when they pulled a prank on the coach.