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Definition of mutiny

mutiny

/ˈmjuː.tɪ.ni/
mu · ti · ny
Adverb:mutinously
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Plural:mutinies
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Adjective:mutinous
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Past Simple:mutinied
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Past Participle:mutinied
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Present Participle:mutinying
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• noun

1

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

Example

"The historical novel depicts the tense days leading up to the famous mutiny aboard the merchant vessel."

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• verb

1

To refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority and engage in open rebellion (especially of sailors or soldiers).

Example

"Exhausted by months of harsh rations at sea, the crew threatened to mutiny if the captain did not turn toward port."

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• Rhymes for mutiny

• Nearby Words

mutineer
mutinous
mutinously
mutiny
mutisia
mutt
mutter

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-16th century from the obsolete verb 'mutine' (meaning to revolt), which was borrowed from the French 'mutiner', derived from 'meute' (a rebellion or movement) and ultimately from the Vulgar Latin '*movita', from the Latin 'movere' (to move).

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