mutiny

NounIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

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

"The crew staged a mutiny when the captain refused to turn back."

Intransitive Verb

[~ against someone]

To refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority, typically in a military context.

"The sailors decided to mutiny against the admiral."

Transitive Verb

[~ against someone]

To organize or lead a rebellion against a person in authority.

"The disgruntled soldiers attempted to mutiny against their commanding officer."

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