
Mutinous
Authority Clash
Used when someone directly opposes a leader or person in charge.
During the voyage, the first mate's mutinous defiance startled the captain.
Group Disobedience
Often implies a collective uprising, not just one person.
The mutinous soldiers formed a barricade against the general's orders.
Severe Consequences
In history, mutiny is a serious offense that could have extreme penalties.
The mutinous act led to a court-martial for the members of the crew.
Compare with
DefiantDisloyalDisobedientInsubordinateInsurgentRebelliousSeditiousTreasonable
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