Synonyms for mutinous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : myoot-n-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmyut n əs

Top 10 synonyms for mutinous Other synonyms for the word mutinous

Définition of mutinous

Origin :
  • 1570s, from mutine (see mutiny) + -ous. Related: Mutinously; mutinousness.
  • adj rebellious
Example sentences :
  • It would strangle this mutinous Paris in the iron grip of the foreign regiments.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The pay of the troops was long in arrear, and they were all mutinous and discontented.
  • Extract from : « The Reign of Mary Tudor » by W. Llewelyn Williams.
  • There was no sea officer who could enforce orders; the men were mutinous.
  • Extract from : « The Grateful Indian » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • There are many specifics for bringing slumber to mutinous eyelids.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 26, August, 1880 » by Various
  • Marjorie saw the sullen, mutinous face through a mist of tears.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean » by Pauline Lester
  • The skiff rested, balancing with mutinous vibration, like a living thing.
  • Extract from : « The Island Pharisees » by John Galsworthy
  • But this time the mutinous sobs came crowding past her lips.
  • Extract from : « No Clue » by James Hay
  • He is impudent and mutinous, and shall be brought to his senses.
  • Extract from : « Work and Win » by Oliver Optic
  • Not a whit of it, you mutinous blockheads; very far from it indeed!
  • Extract from : « History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XX. (of XXI.) » by Thomas Carlyle
  • The effect of this was to carry us right among the mutinous fleet.
  • Extract from : « The Ferryman of Brill » by William H. G. Kingston
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