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uprising vs mutiny

mutiny vs uprising

uprising and mutiny both are nouns.

uprising is not a verb while mutiny is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uprising Yes No No No
mutiny Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mutiny is a hyponym of uprising; that is, mutiny is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than uprising:
  • uprising: 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 uprising include insurgence, insurgency, intifada, intifadah.
uprising (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)
uprising (verb) mutiny (verb)
engage in a mutiny against an authority
Difference between uprising and mutiny

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