Definitions for mutiny

mutiny mu·ti·ny

Spelling: [myoot-n-ee]
IPA: /ˈmyut n i/

Mutiny is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 71 anagrams from letters in mutiny (imntuy).

Definitions for mutiny

noun

  1. revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, especially by sailors against their officers.
  2. rebellion against any authority.

verb (used without object)

  1. to commit the offense of mutiny; revolt against authority.

Origin of mutiny

1560-70; obsolete mutine to mutiny (Middle French mutiner, derivative of mutin mutiny; see mutineer) + -y3

Examples for mutiny

He left, but many other mercenaries stayed, and two years later they were executed or expelled after a mutiny in Stanleyville.

The result of this attempt to modify the scheme was the Indian mutiny.

Yet his being there put a different complexion on her act of mutiny.

The first stirrings of mutiny are heard—and Daphne tries to draw Walter into the plot.

In the meantime all the troops had assembled and the mutiny been swiftly stamped out.

This was a clear case of mutiny, and the only one in which I was ever implicated.

Too late, Rupe.Romney campaign reporters refused to stay at the Comfort Suites and, well, staged a mutiny to get a better hotel.

He shook his head in silent contradiction, frowning; but not frowning because of the girl's mutiny.

He risked a mutiny, but nonetheless handed over six senior park officers to the courts for trafficking park resources.

Within three months, one of the original six councilors was charged with mutiny and executed.

Word Value for mutiny
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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