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
Words Nearby treason
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How to use treason in a sentence
So does his comment about treason, which plugs into the mentality of those accusing the President of sedition and disloyalty.
Paranoia Crept into American Political Life a Long Time Ago | Lewis Beale | October 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThough his earlier conversion to Christianity had been made public, his treason sent shock waves.
I also informed him that now, since the fast and furious scandal, that continuing the war on drugs is treason.
From Las Vegas to Georgia, the NRA Has Created a Monster | Cliff Schecter | June 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen he conquered the horse he used the noble beast to draw and quarter those he suspected of treason.
What Happens to the Death Penalty When Lethal Injection Isn’t Quick and Painless? | Andrew Cohen | January 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter the trial resumed in January, Mandela was convicted of high treason and sentenced to life.
Sorry, Megyn Kelly. Nelson Mandela Was Santa Claus | Michael Daly | December 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
In the reign of some of the English kings the demolition of such houses would not have been adjudged treason.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellIn successive letters he reiterates the caution to beware of surprise and treason, and his anxiety for constant news.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonOn him, it is said, the King turned with vehement indignation, charging him even with treason and double-dealing.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonWhoever infringed these rules incurred the penalties of high treason.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayThere was the exciting subject of 'danger to the Church' from Rome, or from Presbyterianism, or from treason within.
The English Church in the Eighteenth Century | Charles J. Abbey and John H. Overton
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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