1. past tense of mutiny; rebelled against authority, especially military or naval officers
Usage: often used in military or nautical contexts

Examples

• The sailors mutinied against their cruel captain.
• The soldiers mutinied when they weren’t paid for months.
• The crew mutinied and took control of the ship.
• Historical records show that the regiment mutinied in 1857.
• The prisoners mutinied against the harsh prison conditions.
• When the officers refused to listen, the troops mutinied.