motín

/moˈtin/ · B2 · noun · m

mutiny

🏴‍☠️ motín sounds like mutiny with a tin lid: 'mo-TEEN' ≈ 'mutiny'

Spanish motín and English mutiny both come from Latin movēre, to move, via Old French meute (uprising). Match the first syllables: mo-tín ≈ mu-tiny. Both name a revolt against authority, especially by crew or troops.

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