Definition & Meaning of "treason"in English

Treason

the act of betraying one's country by rebelling against its government

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Examples

He was charged with treason for conspiring to overthrow the government.

the act of betraying someone or something's trust or loyalty

Examples

His deceitful actions felt like treason to his best friend who had trusted him implicitly.

disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior

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treasonable

treasonist

treasonous

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