mutinize

[ˈmjuːtɪnaɪz]

mutinize Definition

to rebel against authority, especially on a ship.

Using mutinize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mutinize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sailors mutinized against the captain's orders.

• Example

  The soldiers threatened to mutinize if their demands were not met.

mutinize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mutinize

• rebel
• revolt
• rise up
• stage a rebellion

Phrases with mutinize

• mutiny against

  to rebel or rise up against a person or group in authority

  Example

  The crew mutinied against the captain and took control of the ship.

• mutiny on the bounty

  a famous mutiny that occurred on the British ship HMS Bounty in 1789

  Example

  The Mutiny on the Bounty has been the subject of many books and movies.

• mutiny act

  a law passed by the British Parliament in 1689 that made mutiny a capital offense

  Example

  The Mutiny Act was repealed in 1879.

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Summary: mutinize in Brief

'Mutinize' [ˈmjuːtɪnaɪz] means to rebel against authority, particularly on a ship. It is often used in the context of sailors or soldiers who refuse to follow orders. Examples include 'The sailors mutinized against the captain's orders.' and 'The soldiers threatened to mutinize if their demands were not met.'