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Mutinied: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutinied

 

[ mjuːˈtɪniːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Mutinied refers to the act of rebelling against authority, especially in a military context. It typically involves a group rising up against their leaders, often in protest of conditions or decisions made by those in charge.

Synonyms

insurrected, rebelled, revolted.

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers mutinied after months of harsh conditions.
  • The crew mutinied against the captain's orders.
  • Workers mutinied in response to unfair labor practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutinied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rebelião

🇮🇳 विद्रोह किया

🇩🇪 aufbegehrt

🇮🇩 memberontak

🇺🇦 вчинили бунт

🇵🇱 zbuntowali się

🇯🇵 反乱した

🇫🇷 s'est mutiné

🇪🇸 se amotinaron

🇹🇷 başkaldırdı

🇰🇷 반란을 일으켰다

🇸🇦 تمردوا

🇨🇿 vzpoura

🇸🇰 vzbúril sa

🇨🇳 暴动了

🇸🇮 upor

🇮🇸 uppreis

🇰🇿 бүлік шығарды

🇬🇪 ბუნტი დაიწყო

🇦🇿 üsyan etdi

🇲🇽 se amotinaron

Etymology

The word 'mutinied' comes from the noun 'mutiny', itself derived from the Latin 'mutinare', which means 'to change'. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe revolts specifically within military or naval contexts. Historically, the word gained prominence during various naval conflicts, where crews would refuse to obey orders from their commanding officers due to grievances regarding leadership, pay, or conditions onboard. Over time, the concept of mutiny has expanded beyond military settings to include any form of rebellion or insurrection against authority, thereby solidifying its place in both legal and colloquial usage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,230 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.