treason
word
/ˈtɹizən/
TREE-zuhn
/tɹˈiːzən/
TREE-zuhn
Definition
The crime of betraying your country, usually by trying to overthrow the government or help its enemies.
Usage & Nuances
A formal, very serious legal and political term; not used for everyday betrayal between people. Most often heard in legal, historical, or political discussions. Common collocations: "commit treason," "charged with treason."
Spanish: traiciónPortuguese (BR): traiçãoPortuguese (PT): traiçãoChinese (Simplified): 叛国罪Chinese (Traditional): 叛國罪Hindi: देशद्रोहArabic: خيانة عظمىBengali: রাষ্ট্রদ্রোহRussian: изменаJapanese: 反逆罪 - 国家反逆Vietnamese: phản quốcKorean: 반역Turkish: vatan hainliğiUrdu: غداریIndonesian: pengkhianatan (terhadap negara)
Example Sentences
He was found guilty of treason against the government.
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The leaders were accused of treason after the war.
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People were shocked when the general was arrested for treason.
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Being accused of treason can destroy someone's reputation forever.
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In many countries, treason is punished very severely.
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Some call leaking secret information a form of treason, especially during war.
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