as in insurgent
taking part in a rebellion
vowed that he would someday see the mutinous crew hang
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Recent Examples of mutinous
Editors’ Picks Scarlett Johansson Shares Her Beauty Regimen The turmoil in Burkina Faso has fueled political instability as well, with mutinous soldiers twice citing the conflict as a rationale for seizing power by force in the past two and a half years.
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Christiaan Triebert, New York Times, 11 May 2024
The first among the recent coups was in Mali, where mutinous soldiers seized power in 2020 and again in 2021, when a military officer ousted the original coup leader.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2024
As the mood within Facebook had begun to sour over the years, some badge posts began to take on a more mutinous tone.
—Jeff Horwitz, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2023
The ouster of Gabon’s president by mutinous soldiers appears to have been well organized and capitalized on the population’s grievances against the government as an excuse to seize power, analysts said.
—Sam Mednick, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2023
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Christiaan Triebert, New York Times, 11 May 2024
The first among the recent coups was in Mali, where mutinous soldiers seized power in 2020 and again in 2021, when a military officer ousted the original coup leader.
—Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2024
As the mood within Facebook had begun to sour over the years, some badge posts began to take on a more mutinous tone.
—Jeff Horwitz, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2023
The ouster of Gabon’s president by mutinous soldiers appears to have been well organized and capitalized on the population’s grievances against the government as an excuse to seize power, analysts said.
—Sam Mednick, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutinous
Adjective
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Mamdani’s victory in the financial capital of the world was seen as a galvanizing moment for the progressive wing of the party and a sign of an insurgent mood among its base.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
10 Aug. 2025
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And their coalition is divided between a centrist establishment and an insurgent progressive wing with diverging priorities in addressing inequality.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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Clarisse looks intimidating climbing out of a boat, as does Bushnell’s traitorous Luke, who wields a sharp-looking knife.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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There's a delicious whodunit aspect to it, too, as the list of five potentially traitorous suspects includes the operative's own high-profile wife (Cate Blanchett).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Taking inspiration from the the Jolly Roger, this 44mm watch has both military functionality and a rebellious spirit, with a blackout dial punctuated by a luminous skull-and-crossbones emblem at 9 o’clock.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Related Stories The film centers on 12-year-old Janna, who embarks on a journey toward Mecca to preform Hajj with her strict grandmother Sitti and rebellious 18-year-old sister Sarah.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Mutinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutinous. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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