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
But then a twist of fate in the form of a mutinous slave ship off the coast of the United States offered an opportunity to take the battle over slavery to the courts.
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Time, 24 Sep. 2025
By the time Sandro Tonali walked into United’s box for a clear strike, only to hit the post, the atmosphere was mutinous.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 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
See All Example Sentences for mutinous
Time, 24 Sep. 2025
By the time Sandro Tonali walked into United’s box for a clear strike, only to hit the post, the atmosphere was mutinous.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutinous
Adjective
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So the insurgent vibe is now directed in a different direction.—
Katie Drummond,
Wired News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The pressure on Mamdani will be intense, as his administration will be seen nationwide as a barometer of the insurgent socialist movement's ability to govern.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Russell fabricates a lie with the rest of the villains, and the heroes believe it, despite a warning from one traitorous tribemate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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That video drew the ire of President Donald Trump, who deemed it traitorous.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The film explores the iconic partnership between Fonteyn, a 42-year-old prima ballerina and Britain’s most famous dancer, and Rudolf Nureyev, the 23-year-old rebellious Soviet defector who became her partner on stage (and, it was rumored, off it as well).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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When the skyscraper where Rayburn and his family lives is destroyed in an explosion, Creasy attempts to regain his military prowess in his determination to protect Rayburn’s rebellious teen daughter Poe (Billie Boullet), who has been targeted by the terrorists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mutinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutinous. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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