Mutineer (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The captain had to deal with a mutineer who refused to follow orders and was inciting the rest of the crew to join him in his rebellion.
- The soldier was court-martialed for being a mutineer and disobeying direct orders from his commanding officer.
- The pirate was known for being a mutineer who had taken control of several ships by leading rebellions against their captains.
- The crew member was labeled a mutineer after he refused to participate in the ship's mission and instead tried to take control of the vessel.
- The general had to quell a mutiny led by a group of mutineers who were dissatisfied with the military's strategy and refused to follow orders.