mutinous
Ready to revolt
Mutinous describes the disposition to rebel against authority, especially among soldiers, sailors, or crew members.
A mutinous crew threatens to overthrow their captain.
The word extends to any defiant resistance: mutinous teenagers, a mutinous look.
The noun is mutiny; the verb, to mutiny.
Resisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- defiantOpenly resisting control
- unrulyDifficult to control
recalcitrant · refractory · contumacious · wayward · contrary · willful · headstrong · obstinate
Guilty of betrayal
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- perfidiousDeliberately breaking faith
- unfaithfulBetraying a partner's trust
- disloyalUntrue to commitments
backstabbing · double-dealing · two-faced · untrustworthy · turncoat · defector · renegade · apostate
Violent uprising against authority
- revoltOrganized resistance to power
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
- coupAbrupt seizure of power
insurgency · overthrow · sedition · revolution · insubordination · insurgent · revolutionary · guerrilla
Disagreement with authority
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- unrestState of public disturbance
- strifeAngry, prolonged conflict
- conflictOpposition between parties
tension · friction · disharmony · schism · rift · disaffection · agitation · ferment
rebellious
Resisting authority or control
- insubordinateDefying rightful authority
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- defiantOpenly resisting control
unruly · recalcitrant · refractory · contumacious · wayward · contrary · willful · headstrong · obstinate · stubborn
traitorous
Guilty of betrayal
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- perfidiousDeliberately breaking faith
- unfaithfulBetraying a partner's trust
disloyal · backstabbing · double-dealing · two-faced · untrustworthy · turncoat · defector · renegade · apostate · recreant
insurrection
Violent uprising against authority
- revoltOrganized resistance to power
- rebellionDefiance of established power
- uprisingOrganized resistance to power
coup · insurgency · overthrow · sedition · revolution · insubordination · insurgent · revolutionary · guerrilla · resistance
dissent
Disagreement with authority
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- unrestState of public disturbance
- strifeAngry, prolonged conflict
conflict · tension · friction · disharmony · schism · rift · disaffection · agitation · ferment · turmoil
- misbehaviormisbehave, misbehavior, mischief, misconduct, naughty
- mutinyrevolt, uprising, insurrection, rebel, insurgent
- rebellionrevolt, rebel, insurgency, insurrection, defiance
- shamelessshameless, brazen, unabashed, barefaced, unapologetic
mutinousobedient
Following commands willingly
compliant · submissive · subordinate · tractable · docile