treason

Noun

Meaning

The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance, or of betraying the state into the hands of a foreign power; disloyalty; treachery.

Loosely, the betrayal of any trust or confidence; treachery; perfidy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

betrayal treachery perfidy high treason insurrection revolt rebellion mutiny disloyalty sedition perfidiousness faithlessness unfaithfulness treacherousness jacobite
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Antonyms

fidelity belief accuracy loyalty reliability nationalism
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Hypernyms

crime disloyalty dishonesty knavery criminal offence criminal offense

Hyponyms

betrayal sellout double-crossing double cross

Related terms

traitor traitorous traitorously traitorly traitorousness traitorlike

Phrases with the word

act of treason called treason commit treason internal treason

Anagrams

senator anteros asteron noseart santero Santore seatron

Examples

Abraham 1968, p.207 Suspicions of treason Dowland performed a number of espionage assignments for Sir Robert Cecil in France and Denmark; despite his high rate of pay, Dowland seems to have been only a court musician. Source: Internet

About 119 people are currently facing trial, including journalists for defamation and opposition party leaders for treason. Source: Internet

A contrast is therefore maintained with the English law, whereby crimes including conspiring to kill the King or "violating" the Queen, were punishable as treason. Source: Internet

According to reports, it is not clear whether Koita and Sinnah are also charged with treason or conspiracy to commit treason. Source: Internet

A Denarius of Tiberius Final years The affair with Sejanus and the final years of treason trials permanently damaged Tiberius' image and reputation. Source: Internet

According to Loades, a felony, a lesser crime than treason in English law, included gathering men unlawfully and plotting the death of a councillor. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

treant treap Trease Treason Day treasonable treasonableness