Mutiny

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An open act of rebellion by soldiers or sailors against the lawful authority of their commanding officers.

“The crew threatened mutiny after weeks at sea without adequate food or fresh water.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmju.tə.ni/

Syllables

mu·ti·ny

Related Words

Synonyms

rebellionrevoltuprisinginsurrectioninsubordination

Antonyms

obediencecompliance submission loyalty

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in NY with Y as the final letter, contains MUTE and MUTI as sub-words

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Scrabble

11-point word with Y, no easy hooks at the end but valuable in tight positions

Words Related to Mutiny

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muting

Words you can make from Mutiny

Shorter words formed from the letters in “mutiny”.

minty unity mint tiny unit

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