treason
the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
a violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state.
the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.
Origin of treason
1synonym study For treason
Other words from treason
- su·per·trea·son, noun
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How to use treason in a sentence
The consequence was, the disappointed emissary of these double treasons, immediately accused him of his own crimes.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterBut it should not be by embracing revenge through the treasons, whose arms were extended to receive and to avenge him.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterIn their dark recesses were concocted those treasons, stratagems, and spoils that desolated the land.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowIt was under constitutional forms that freedom was gagged with new treasons and oaths and questionings.
History of the English People | John Richard GreenBy such treasons against their subjects, empires destroy themselves.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind | Herbert George Wells
British Dictionary definitions for treason
/ (ˈtriːzən) /
violation or betrayal of the allegiance that a person owes his sovereign or his country, esp by attempting to overthrow the government; high treason
any treachery or betrayal
Origin of treason
1Derived forms of treason
- treasonable or treasonous, adjective
- treasonableness, noun
- treasonably, adverb
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