mutiny Synonyms & Antonyms
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Mutiny as a Noun
An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
Violent commotion; tumult; strife.
Mutiny as a Verb
To commit a mutiny.
The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh.
Mutiny in a Sentence
The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh.
Word Forms & Grammar
mutiny (countable and uncountable, plural mutinies)
mutiny (third-person singular simple present mutinies, present participle mutinying, simple past and past participle mutinied)
Words That Rhyme With Mutiny
Origin of Mutiny
From Middle French mutiner.
Word Facts for Mutiny
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmju.tə.ni/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers |
| Plural | mutinies |
| Verb forms | mutinies, mutinying, mutinied |
How to Pronounce Mutiny
The standard pronunciation of mutiny is /ˈmju.tə.ni/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mju).
Quick Answers About Mutiny
Is mutiny a noun or a verb?
Mutiny is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of mutiny?
The plural of mutiny is mutinies.
What is the past tense of mutiny?
The past tense of mutiny is mutinied. The present participle is mutinying.