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mutiny

noun as in defiance, resistance

verb as in defy, revolt

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Among the American troops, there were mutinies and desertions and soldiers simply going home when their enlistment was up.

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He briefly mutinied, demanding back-pay for his soldiers, promotions and a political position for his brother.

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Before you stage a mutiny, think about the damage you could inflict upon yourself.

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Many fans' groups feel that they are not being listened to and that the club is going backwards, a feeling that has driven the fans to the point of mutiny.

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In 1999, an army mutiny was followed by a coup, the first in the country's history.

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

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