| 释义 |
mu·ti·ny
I. \ˈmyüt(ə)nē, -ni\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: mutine (I) + -y
1. obsolete : violent commotion : tumult, strife
2. : insurrection against or willful refusal to obey constituted, recognized, or traditional authority : forcible or passive resistance to existing authority
< a colonial mutiny >
specifically : concerted revolt against the rules of discipline or the lawful commands of a superior officer
Synonyms: see rebellion
II. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to rise against or refuse to obey or observe authority; specifically : to rebel against military authority
b. : to be guilty of mutiny
2. : to turn against one's group without warning
< the extreme left wing mutinied just before the election >
transitive verb
archaic : to incite to mutiny |