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Treason
01
the act of betraying one's country by rebelling against its government
Examples
He was charged with treason for conspiring to overthrow the government.
The rebel leader was found guilty of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment.
02
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.
She could n't forgive what she saw as a treason against their long-standing friendship.
03
disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior
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treasonable
treasonist
treasonous
treason
