mutiny

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

   In every mutiny against the discipline of the college, he was the ringleader.

2. 2
   noun

   Violent commotion; tumult; strife.

   Raise a mutiny betwixt yourselves.

3. 3
   verb

   To commit a mutiny.

   The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh.

4. 4
   noun

   open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From Middle French mutiner.

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