Meaning of the word mutiny in English
What does mutiny mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mutiny
US /ˈmjuː.tən.i/
UK /ˈmjuː.tən.i/
Noun
1.
an occasion when a group of people, especially soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from people in authority:
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Conditions on the ship were often very bad, and crews were on the point of mutiny.
Verb
1.
to take part in a mutiny:
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The crew mutinied and murdered the ship's captain.
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