Mutiny
noun
An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
The soldiers were in a state of mutiny, no longer obeying their commander's orders.
Often appears as...
- stage a mutiny
- lead a mutiny
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Disapproving
verb
Refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority.
The crew decided to mutiny when the captain refused to change course despite the approaching storm.
Often appears as...
- mutiny against authority
- mutiny on the ship
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
The soldiers were in a state of mutiny, no longer obeying their commander's orders.
Often appears as...
- stage a mutiny
- lead a mutiny
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
Refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority.
The crew decided to mutiny when the captain refused to change course despite the approaching storm.
Often appears as...
- mutiny against authority
- mutiny on the ship
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Clash
Mutiny implies strong disagreement with leaders, often leading to severe consequences.
The sailor's mutiny was triggered by the captain's unjust policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Events
Associated with famous historical revolts, like the 'Mutiny on the Bounty'.
The history class discussed the mutiny staged by Fletcher Christian.
Pro Tip 3/3Collective Action
'Mutiny' usually involves a collective action, not a solo act of defiance.
The crew planned the mutiny together in secret.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Clash
Mutiny implies strong disagreement with leaders, often leading to severe consequences.
The sailor's mutiny was triggered by the captain's unjust policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Events
Associated with famous historical revolts, like the 'Mutiny on the Bounty'.
The history class discussed the mutiny staged by Fletcher Christian.
Pro Tip 3/3Collective Action
'Mutiny' usually involves a collective action, not a solo act of defiance.
The crew planned the mutiny together in secret.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Clash
Mutiny implies strong disagreement with leaders, often leading to severe consequences.
The sailor's mutiny was triggered by the captain's unjust policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Events
Associated with famous historical revolts, like the 'Mutiny on the Bounty'.
The history class discussed the mutiny staged by Fletcher Christian.
Pro Tip 3/3Collective Action
'Mutiny' usually involves a collective action, not a solo act of defiance.
The crew planned the mutiny together in secret.
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mutiny but you know you're the guys on your bow mauro specifically was definitely questioning your leadership at some point and wondering whether or not you were the right fit for his boat he owns the boat he's brought you on it you hadn't caught a fish yet how does that feel to know a you're struggling but B the guys don't necessarily have
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How Magellan circumnaviga...
it proceeded along the coast, exploring any water way leading inland. They were looking for the fabled passage linking east and west. As the weather worsened, the Spaniards resentment at having a Portuguese captain escalated. A full-blown mutiny soon erupted,
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A day in the life of a...
Despite the strict discipline, there’s tension in the air. Last year, some legions in the area revolted, demanding better pay and a cut in the length of service. Only their general’s charisma and negotiating skills prevented wholesale mutiny.
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Beeban Kidron: The...
traveled on a boat to Israel without my grandparents. When the sailors mutinied at sea in a demand for humane conditions, it was these teenagers that fed the crew. I was past 40 when my father died. He never mentioned that journey.
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The Unconquered:...
next three days to try to put as much distance as possible between them and us and at this point everyone is so thoroughly exhausted and there was there was I would say the potential for mutiny in our ranks was rising plus well oh
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Stunning Pitcairn...
mutiny on the bounty you can imagine when the mutineers arrived on this uninhabited island you know they're they're planning on living here forever you think wow that's crazy now that the Christians are still here
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Can you solve the buried...
who marooned them after they tried to mutiny. Each was bound up in a different spot on a small island, until the storm washed them out to sea. In gratitude for saving them, they reveal a
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ever built specifically for the making of a movie MGM Studios mutiny on the bounty starring Marlon Brando it was used in other more recent films including a
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How to Drink Vodka the...
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Enric Sala: Journey to...
like this we have on the planet how many people have heard of watched the mutiny on the bounty of course
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Reel Talk Ep. 4 -...
mutiny but you know you're the guys on your bow mauro specifically was definitely questioning your leadership at some point and wondering whether or not you were the right fit for his boat he owns the boat he's brought you on it you hadn't caught a fish yet how does that feel to know a you're struggling but B the guys don't necessarily have
Video examples
How Magellan circumnaviga...
it proceeded along the coast, exploring any water way leading inland. They were looking for the fabled passage linking east and west. As the weather worsened, the Spaniards resentment at having a Portuguese captain escalated. A full-blown mutiny soon erupted,
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
Despite the strict discipline, there’s tension in the air. Last year, some legions in the area revolted, demanding better pay and a cut in the length of service. Only their general’s charisma and negotiating skills prevented wholesale mutiny.
Video examples
Beeban Kidron: The...
traveled on a boat to Israel without my grandparents. When the sailors mutinied at sea in a demand for humane conditions, it was these teenagers that fed the crew. I was past 40 when my father died. He never mentioned that journey.
Video examples
The Unconquered:...
next three days to try to put as much distance as possible between them and us and at this point everyone is so thoroughly exhausted and there was there was I would say the potential for mutiny in our ranks was rising plus well oh
Video examples
Stunning Pitcairn...
mutiny on the bounty you can imagine when the mutineers arrived on this uninhabited island you know they're they're planning on living here forever you think wow that's crazy now that the Christians are still here
Video examples
Can you solve the buried...
who marooned them after they tried to mutiny. Each was bound up in a different spot on a small island, until the storm washed them out to sea. In gratitude for saving them, they reveal a
Video examples
Exclusive H.M.S. Bounty...
ever built specifically for the making of a movie MGM Studios mutiny on the bounty starring Marlon Brando it was used in other more recent films including a
Video examples
How to Drink Vodka the...
for the night you learn the vodka rooms aren't about drinking vodka at all premium vodka the terrible oceans preservation is called mutiny opposite
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Enric Sala: Journey to...
like this we have on the planet how many people have heard of watched the mutiny on the bounty of course
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Felix Dennis
British Publisher
Overhead will eat you alive if not constantly viewed as a parasite to be exterminated. Never mind the bleating of those you employ. Hold out until mutiny is imminent before employing even a single additional member of staff. More startups are wrecked by overstaffing than by any other cause, bar failure to monitor cash flow.
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Seth Shostak
American Scientist
Explorers tend to be the aggressive types - why else would they risk scurvy, mutiny and other bad things to go out there? So, you could say that any aliens that are actually moving and interested in going somewhere are likely to be more aggressive. But who knows?
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William Kidd
Scottish Explorer
My lord, I will tell you what the case was. I was coming up within a league of the Dutchman, and some of my men were making a mutiny about taking her, and my gunner told the people he could put the captain in a way to take the ship, and be safe.
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William Kidd
Scottish Explorer
This ship was a league from us, and some of the men would have taken her, and I would not consent to it, and this Moore said I always hindered them making their fortunes. Was that not the reason I struck him? Was there a mutiny on board?
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H. R. McMaster
American Public Servant
You have to keep listening and thinking and being critical and self-critical. Remember General Nivelle, in the First World War, at Verdun? He said he had the solution and then destroyed the French Army until it mutinied.
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Grover Cleveland
American President
The ship of democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those on board.
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Felix Dennis
British Publisher
Overhead will eat you alive if not constantly viewed as a parasite to be exterminated. Never mind the bleating of those you employ. Hold out until mutiny is imminent before employing even a single additional member of staff. More startups are wrecked by overstaffing than by any other cause, bar failure to monitor cash flow.
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Seth Shostak
American Scientist
Explorers tend to be the aggressive types - why else would they risk scurvy, mutiny and other bad things to go out there? So, you could say that any aliens that are actually moving and interested in going somewhere are likely to be more aggressive. But who knows?
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William Kidd
Scottish Explorer
My lord, I will tell you what the case was. I was coming up within a league of the Dutchman, and some of my men were making a mutiny about taking her, and my gunner told the people he could put the captain in a way to take the ship, and be safe.
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William Kidd
Scottish Explorer
This ship was a league from us, and some of the men would have taken her, and I would not consent to it, and this Moore said I always hindered them making their fortunes. Was that not the reason I struck him? Was there a mutiny on board?
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H. R. McMaster
American Public Servant
You have to keep listening and thinking and being critical and self-critical. Remember General Nivelle, in the First World War, at Verdun? He said he had the solution and then destroyed the French Army until it mutinied.
Quote examples
Grover Cleveland
American President
The ship of democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those on board.
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