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mutiny

noun as in defiance, resistance

verb as in defy, revolt

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Many “Alien: Earth” viewers might claim to be shocked at her mutiny if we didn’t know how vicious 11-year-old girls can be when given the opportunity to preside over a social hive.

From Salon

What would a pirate narrative be without talk, for instance, of mutiny?

In reality, Sir Keir had sacked her after some of his closest aides warned him he risked a mutiny if he did not.

From BBC

Even the death penalty isn't off the table - not just for murder or mutiny, but for damaging an oil or gas pipeline or a sentry caught sleeping on duty.

From BBC

The latest controversy adds to a list which includes sinkings, crashes, mutinies, and the controversial 1877 dead heat, when the result was decided in court.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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