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Definition of "mutinous" []
- Of, relating to, engaged in, disposed to, or constituting mutiny. See Synonyms at insubordinate. (adjective)
- Unruly; disaffected: a mutinous child. (adjective)
- Turbulent and uncontrollable: "mutinous passions, and conflicting fears” ( Percy Bysshe Shelley). (adjective)
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Use "mutinous" in a sentence
- "The word mutinous has appeared in 11 New York Times articles in the past year, including on May 5 in "In Burkina Faso, Leader Keeps Cool Under Fire" by Adam Nossiter:"
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- "Her expression mutinous, she threw herself into the chair facing Remy's and glared hard at her older sister. ""
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