MUTINY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MUTINY?

Need another word that means the same as “mutiny”? Find 22 synonyms and 30 related words for “mutiny” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Mutiny” are: insurrection, rebellion, revolt, riot, revolution, uprising, rising, coup, coup d'état, putsch, protest, strike, rise up, rebel, take part in an insurrection, take part in an uprising, oppose authority, resist authority, defy authority, refuse to obey orders

Mutiny as a Noun

Definitions of "Mutiny" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mutiny” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers.
• An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

Synonyms of "Mutiny" as a noun (12 Words)

coup	A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government. It was a major coup to get such a prestigious contract.
coup d'état	A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force.
insurrection	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. The insurrection was savagely put down.
protest	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. A protest march.
putsch	A violent attempt to overthrow a government; a coup.
rebellion	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. The Bretons rose in rebellion against the King.
revolt	A refusal to continue to obey or conform. The peasants rose in revolt.
revolution	A single complete turn (axial or orbital. When I grew up it was the Marxism that was very strong it was like the revolution was coming next week.
riot	A highly amusing or entertaining person or thing. Riot police.
rising	A movement upward. The reforms led to peasant risings.
strike	A pitch that passes through the strike zone. His 32nd minute strike helped the team to end a run of three defeats.
uprising	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. An armed uprising.

Usage Examples of "Mutiny" as a noun

• The crew were on the verge of mutiny.
• A mutiny by those manning the weapons could trigger a global war.

Mutiny as a Verb

Definitions of "Mutiny" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mutiny” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority.
• Engage in a mutiny against an authority.

Synonyms of "Mutiny" as a verb (10 Words)

defy authority	Resist or confront with resistance.
oppose authority	Contrast with equal weight or force.
rebel	Take part in a rebellion renounce a former allegiance. As I came over the hill my legs rebelled I could walk no further.
refuse to obey orders	Elude, especially in a baffling way.
resist authority	Refuse to comply.
revolt	Make revolution. Voters may revolt when they realize the cost of the measures.
riot	Take part in a riot disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot. Students rioted in Paris.
rise up	Rise up.
take part in an insurrection	Occupy or take on.
take part in an uprising	Receive willingly something given or offered.

Usage Examples of "Mutiny" as a verb

• Thousands of the soldiers mutinied over the non-payment of wages.

Associations of "Mutiny" (30 Words)

armed	Having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination. Heavily armed troops.
army	The army of the United States of America the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare. Army officers.
besiege	Surround so as to force to give up. The king marched north to besiege Berwick.
civil	Relating to civil law. Civil rights.
demonstration	A visual presentation showing how something works. Physical demonstrations of affection.
deserter	A person who abandons their duty (as on a military post. Deserters from the army.
desertion	The act of giving something up. The number of desertions was rising.
disloyalty	The quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; unfaithfulness. An accusation of disloyalty and betrayal.
disobedience	The trait of being unwilling to obey. Disobedience to law is sometimes justified.
firebrand	A person who is very passionate about a particular cause. A political firebrand.
ingratitude	A discreditable lack of gratitude. He returned his daughter s care with ingratitude and unkindness.
instigator	A person who brings about or initiates something. She was the instigator of their quarrel.
insubordination	Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders. He was dismissed for insubordination.
insurrection	A violent uprising against an authority or government. Opposition to the new regime led to armed insurrection.
junta	A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force. The country s ruling military junta.
militant	A militant person. Militant nations.
mutineer	Someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers. Those who resisted were denounced as mutineers and treated accordingly.
overthrow	A score made because the ball has been overthrown. He grips the ball too tight and overthrows it.
protest	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. The British team lodged an official protest.
quisling	A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country. He had the Quisling owner of the factory arrested.
rebel	A person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority especially in the hope of improving conditions. Tory rebels.
rebellion	Refusal to accept some authority or code or convention. Each generation must have its own rebellion.
revolt	Cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of. A revolt over tax increases.
revolution	The overthrow of a government by those who are governed. One revolution a second.
riot	Take part in a riot disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot. He was convicted on charges of riot and assault.
rising	Approaching (a specified age. The Warsaw rising of 1944.
treachery	Betrayal of a trust. Many died because of his treachery.
treason	The crime of murdering someone to whom the murderer owed allegiance, such as a master or husband. Doubt is the ultimate treason against faith.
uphill	Upward on a hill or incline. An uphill struggle to gain worldwide recognition.
uprising	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. An armed uprising.