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mutiny.

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

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmju.tə.ni/General-American/ˈmjut.ni/General-American, syncope
  1. An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Violent commotion; tumult; strife.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle French mutiner.

verb/ˈmju.tə.ni/General-American/ˈmjut.ni/General-American, syncope
  1. To commit a mutiny.

    intransitive
    The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh.
Where this word comes from

From Middle French mutiner.

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