1. rebellions against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
Usage: plural of mutiny

1. rebels against authority; refuses to obey orders
Usage: third person singular present tense of mutiny

Examples

• The ship’s crew staged several mutinies during the long voyage.
• History records many famous mutinies in naval warfare.
• The captain fears his crew mutinies against his harsh leadership.
• Prison mutinies often result from poor living conditions.
• When the sergeant mutinies, other soldiers may follow.
• The documentary explored mutinies throughout maritime history.
• Military law severely punishes anyone who mutinies against orders.