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"Mutiny" vs. "revolt": decoding acts of defiance
Lloyd Cooper 16/10/2024, 21:02
What is similar?
Both "mutiny" and "revolt" refer to a form of uprising or rebellion against authority. They involve a group of individuals refusing to obey orders or attempting to overthrow an established power.
What is different?
A "mutiny" specifically refers to a rebellion by members of a group, often within a military or similar organization, against their leaders. It usually involves a revolt on a ship or by soldiers. On the other hand, "revolt" is more general and can apply to any rebellion or uprising against authority, not limited to military contexts.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Mutiny- The crew staged a mutiny against the captain's harsh orders.
- There was a mutiny on the ship when the sailors became dissatisfied with their living conditions.
- The soldiers were threatened with severe punishment if they were found to be involved in the mutiny.
- The citizens began to revolt against the oppressive government.
- A revolt broke out in the countryside as peasants refused to pay the increased taxes.
- The leaders called for a revolt to overthrow the tyrannical regime.
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