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Vocabulary Entry
mutiny
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their commanding officers.
Example Sentences
"The sailors initiated a mutiny after being denied their basic rights."
"Historical accounts often portray mutiny as a desperate act of defiance."
"The crew was charged with mutiny after taking control of the ship."
V
verb
To engage in rebellion against authority or an established order, particularly in a military context.
Example Sentences
"The troops mutinied in response to poor conditions and lack of pay."
"It was a dangerous decision for the captain to expect the crew not to mutiny."
"The general warned that any attempt to mutiny would lead to severe consequences."