TREASON Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

treason

noun

ˈtrē-zᵊn

as in treachery

the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another reading a friend's diary without permission would have to be regarded as the ultimate act of personal treason

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Recent Examples of treason House Bill 1566, authored by Hatcher, would prohibit a judge from requiring an arrestee to pay bail as a condition of pretrial release unless the arrestee is a flight risk or danger, charged with murder or treason, on pretrial release for another case or on probation, parole or supervision. —

Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 The Venezuelan leadership responded, over many years, by repeatedly accusing her of conspiracy, treason, and fraud, even banning her from leaving the country. —

Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024 He is also being investigated by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for treason. —

George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024 South Korean presidents do not enjoy immunity from insurrection or treason charges. —

Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for treason