mutiny
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/ˈmjuːtəni/
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/ˈmjuːtəni/
When people, like soldiers or sailors, refuse to follow the orders of their leaders.
The crew was unhappy with the captain, so they started a mutiny.
To refuse to follow the orders from someone who is in charge.
The soldiers mutinied against their commander because they didn't like his decisions.