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rebellion vs mutiny

mutiny vs rebellion

rebellion and mutiny both are nouns.

rebellion is not a verb while mutiny is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rebellion Yes No No No
mutiny Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mutiny is a hyponym of rebellion; that is, mutiny is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rebellion:
  • rebellion: organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
  • mutiny: open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
Other hyponyms of rebellion include insurgence, insurgency, intifada, intifadah.
rebellion (noun) mutiny (noun)
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
rebellion (verb) mutiny (verb)
engage in a mutiny against an authority
Difference between rebellion and mutiny

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