stage a mutiny

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To organize and carry out a mutiny.

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  • The crew threatened to stage a mutiny if conditions didn't improve.
  • Historically, desperate sailors would often stage a mutiny against tyrannical captains.
  • The prisoners attempted to stage a mutiny but were quickly subdued.
  • There were rumors that a faction of the army planned to stage a mutiny.
  • Fearing that the soldiers would stage a mutiny, the general ordered their immediate transfer.
  • To stage a mutiny requires careful planning and a shared grievance.
  • The oppressed workers decided to stage a mutiny against their exploitative employers.
  • They were accused of conspiring to stage a mutiny during the voyage.
  • He bravely chose not to stage a mutiny, despite the harsh treatment.
  • If we don't address their concerns, they might stage a mutiny.