Mutiny

/ˈmjuːtɪni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their commanding officers.

The crew staged a mutiny when they refused to follow the captain's orders.

Refusal to obey orders or to submit to the authority of the leader.

The soldiers' mutiny was a result of poor living conditions and lack of supplies.

An uprising or revolt against an established authority.

The mutiny among the prisoners led to a breakdown of the facility's security.

verb

To engage in mutiny; to rebel against authority.

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.

Going against the leadership in a casual or informal way.

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