Treason

Quick meaning: Treason is a noun meaning The crime of betraying one’s own country.

Meaning

The crime of betraying one’s own country.

More Meanings

1. An act of treachery, betrayal of trust or confidence.

Example Sentences

Treaſon doth never [pro]ſper: what's the reaſon? / For yf yt [pro]ſper none dare call yt treaſon

If for every error and every act of incompetence one can substitute an act of treason, many points of fascinating interpretation are open to the paranoid imagination: treason in high places can be found at almost every turning.

M. Vonel: 'Your involvement with a group calling themselves THE ORDER OF THE EZIC STAR has been uncovered. […] At least one EZIC member has confessed to receiving your help. This represents treason of the highest order. Goodbye inspector.'

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unleſs on the Testimony of two Witneſses to the same overt Act, or on Confeſsion in open Court.

Word Forms

• treasons

Synonyms for treason

Depending on context, synonyms include perfidiousness, perfidy, treacherousness, treachery, betrayal, double-dealing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include traitorousness, betrayal, treachery, perfidy, lese majesty, subversiveness.

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