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mutinous

1 of 1adjective
/ˈmjutənəs/
1

displaying or inciting a refusal to obey authority or command

  • The shouts and chants of the mutinous group grew louder as they neared the headquarters.
  • The captain faced mutinous crew members who were tired of the long voyage without proper rations.
2

any of several small greyish New World mice inhabiting e.g. grain fields

3

having a disposition to rebel or resist authority

  • The mutinous mood of the students grew with every restrictive rule imposed by the administration.
  • Her mutinous glare suggested she was ready to defy her manager's decisions.