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mutineer

/ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪər/
mu · ti · neer
Adverb:mutinously
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Plural:mutineers
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Adjective:mutinous
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Past Simple:mutineered
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Past Participle:mutineered
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Present Participle:mutineering
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• noun

1

A person, especially a sailor or soldier, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority.

Example

"The historical novel recounts the trial of a young mutineer who defied the ship's tyrannical captain during a perilous voyage."

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• verb

1

To engage in mutiny; to rebel openly against constituted authority.

Example

"Exhausted by months of dwindling rations, the crew threatened to mutineer if the expedition did not turn back toward port."

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• Rhymes for mutineer

• Nearby Words

mutilate
mutilation
mutilator
mutineer
mutinous
mutinously
mutiny

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the noun 'mutiny' plus the agent suffix '-eer', ultimately tracing back to the Old French 'muete' meaning 'uprising' or 'movement', from Latin 'movere' (to move).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mutineer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mutineer
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