mutiny

Definition

  • noun: a situation in which a group of people (such as sailors or soldiers) refuse to obey orders and try to take control away from the person who commands them
  • noun: forcible or passive resistance to lawful authority
  • synonyms: tumult, insurrection, insubordination

Examples

  • The sailors staged a 'mutiny' and took control of the ship.

  • The 'mutiny' was led by the ship's cook.

  • The crew was threatening to 'mutiny'.

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