1. an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
Usage: often nautical or military contexts

1. to engage in mutiny; to rebel against authority
Usage: intransitive verb

Examples

• The sailors planned a mutiny against their cruel captain.
• The famous mutiny on the Bounty occurred in 1789.
• The soldiers were executed for mutiny against their commanding officer.
• The crew decided to mutiny when conditions became unbearable.
• Any attempt to mutiny would be met with severe punishment.
• The prisoners staged a mutiny in the overcrowded jail.
• Historical records show several mutinies during the long voyage.