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      • mutiny noun /ˈmjuːtəni/ /ˈmjuːtəni/ (plural mutinies) [uncountable, countable] the act of refusing to obey the orders of somebody in authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
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  2. What does the noun mutiny mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun mutiny , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  3. MUTINY definition: 1. an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders…. Learn more.

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  5. 1.variable noun. A mutiny is a refusal by people, usually soldiers or sailors, to continue obeying a person in authority. A series of coup attempts and mutinies within the armed forces destabilized the regime. Synonyms: rebellion, revolt, uprising, insurrection More Synonyms of mutiny. 2.verb.

  6. Sep 27, 2024 · mutiny (countable and uncountable, plural mutinies) An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers. against the discipline of the college, he was the ringleader. Violent commotion; tumult; strife.

  7. revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, especially by sailors against their officers. rebellion against any authority. Synonyms: takeover, coup, overthrow, uprising. verb (used without object) , mu·ti·nied, mu·ti·ny·ing. to commit the offense of mutiny; revolt against authority. mutiny. / ˈmjuːtɪnɪ / noun.