Mutiny

Noun

1. An organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.
• MacaulayIn every mutiny against the discipline of the college, he was the ringleader.
2. Violent commotion; tumult; strife.
• ShakespeareRaise a mutiny betwixt yourselves.

Related terms

• mutineer
• mutinous

Full definition of mutiny

Verb

1. To commit mutiny.The crew of the Bounty mutinied because of the harsh discipline of Captain Bligh.