high treason

Noun

Meaning

a crime that undermines the offender's government

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

treason amour attack business apostasy subversion crime corruption rebellion affair collaboration adultery betrayal mutiny cheating
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Antonyms

fidelity faith accuracy confidence allegiance devotion
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Hypernyms

crime criminal offence criminal offense law-breaking

Examples

While soldiers were winning victories, so-called labor leaders were engaged in high treason. Werner von Blomberg

The perpetrators of the bombing at the Grand Hotel, Brighton, could be hanged for high treason. ... They are just as guilty as Guy Fawkes was 380 years ago. Alfred Denning, Baron Denning

We have legalized confiscation, consecrated sacrilege, and condoned high treason. Benjamin Disraeli

There are only two ways to remove the president - if he violates the constitution or commits high treason. How could anyone accuse me of treason after I had terminated Israel's occupation of South Lebanon in 2000. Emile Lahoud

An exception applies, however, if the individual convicted of high treason receives a full pardon. Source: Internet

Before World War II, Japan had a crime similar to the English crime of high treason (Taigyaku zai), which applied to anyone who harmed the Japanese emperor or imperial family. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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