How Do You Spell MUTINY?

Pronunciation: [mjˈuːtɪni] (IPA)

The word "mutiny" is spelled in English as /ˈmjutəni/, with four distinct sounds. The first sound is the "m" sound, which is a bilabial nasal sound made by touching your lips together. The second sound is the "yoo" sound, which is a rounded high back vowel sound made with protruding lips. The third sound is the "t" sound, which is an unvoiced alveolar plosive sound made by stopping the air flow with the tongue. The final sound is the "nee" sound, which is an unstressed syllable with a schwa sound, made by relaxing the tongue and jaw.

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MUTINY Meaning and Definition

  1. A mutiny refers to a concerted revolt or rebellion against constituted authority, typically occurring within a military or naval setting. It involves an organized insurrection by a group of subordinates who openly disobey or challenge the established chain of command and hierarchy. The intention of a mutiny is to overthrow or undermine the authority, control, or leadership of those in power. It can arise from various factors, such as grievances related to poor treatment, injustice, excessive discipline, inadequate provisions, or perceived oppression.

    Mutinies are often characterized by acts of defiance, rebellion, resistance, or disobedience, including refusing to follow orders, usurping authority, sabotaging operations, or even assault and violence against commanding officers. They tend to occur when subordinates collectively reject the authority's legitimacy or believe that their interests, rights, or well-being are severely compromised or neglected. This collective action is typically driven by a shared sense of discontent, frustration, or disillusionment among the mutineers.

    Historically, mutinies have played a significant role in shaping military, naval, and even political affairs. They have resulted in both successes and failures, leading to changes in leadership, policies, or systems. Despite the renegade nature of mutinies, they occasionally highlight systemic issues or grievances that require attention and resolution. However, mutinies can also be extremely disruptive and chaotic, potentially jeopardizing essential operations, endangering lives, and undermining discipline within the ranks. As a result, they are often viewed as serious offenses and may be subject to severe penalties, including imprisonment or even death, under military or naval laws.

  2. • In the army or navy, a refusal of obedience to lawful authority by a subordinate; an insurrection of soldiers or sailors against their officers.
    • To rise in insurrection against the authority of their officers, or against the head of the state, by soldiers or sailors.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of MUTINY

The word mutiny traces its origins back to the 16th century. It derives from the Old French term meute or mûe, which means a charge or assault by a group of animals, particularly hounds. This Old French term, in turn, comes from the Latin word movita, which means to move. The association with rebellion or revolt by a group of people likely arose from the idea of a sudden and forceful movement against authority. Over time, meute transformed into the fifteenth-century English noun mutine, specifically referring to a riot or rebellion, and later evolved into the modern English term mutiny.

Idioms with the word MUTINY

  • mutiny against sm or sth The idiom "mutiny against someone or something" refers to a rebellion or revolt by a group of individuals against a person or authority figure, or against a certain situation or condition. It implies the act of openly opposing or resisting someone or something due to dissatisfaction or disagreement.
  • mutiny against To "mutiny against" means to rebel or engage in a revolt against someone or something, typically a person in a position of authority or a set of rules or restrictions. It implies an active resistance or defiance of authority, often resulting in an organized uprising or disobedience.

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Plural form of MUTINY is MUTINIES

Conjugate verb Mutiny

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mutinied
you would have mutinied
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they would have mutinied
I would have mutiny
you would have mutiny
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we would have mutiny
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mutinying
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would mutiny
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we would mutiny
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mutinying
you would be mutinying
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FUTURE

I will mutiny
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we will mutiny
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mutinying
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mutinied
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mutinying
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IMPERATIVE

you mutiny
we let´s mutiny

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mutiny

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mutinying
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PAST PARTICIPLE

mutinied

PAST PERFECT

I had mutinied
you had mutinied
he/she/it had mutinied
we had mutinied
they had mutinied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mutinying
you had been mutinying
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we had been mutinying
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PRESENT

I mutiny
you mutiny
he/she/it mutinies
we mutiny
they mutiny

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mutinying
you are mutinying
he/she/it is mutinying
we are mutinying
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mutinying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mutinied
you have mutinied
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we have mutinied
they have mutinied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mutinying
you have been mutinying
he/she/it has been mutinying
we have been mutinying
they have been mutinying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mutiny

SIMPLE PAST

I mutinied
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