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Treason: meaning, definitions and examples

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treason

 

[ หˆtri:z(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime against one's country

Treason is the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to overthrow the government or aiding its enemies. It is considered one of the most serious offenses a person can commit, as it undermines the security and stability of a nation.

Synonyms

betrayal, sedition, treachery

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with treason for plotting to assassinate the president.
  • The act of espionage is often considered an act of treason.
  • Committing treason is punishable by death in some countries.
Context #2 | Noun

disloyalty to the government

Treason can also refer to disloyalty to the government, such as leaking classified information or inciting rebellion against the state. This form of treason is often seen as a threat to national security.

Synonyms

disloyalty, sedition, treachery

Examples of usage

  • The whistleblower was accused of treason for revealing state secrets.
  • Joining a rebel group could be seen as an act of treason.
  • Engaging in sabotage against the government is considered treasonous.

Translations

Translations of the word "treason" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น traiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เคถเคฆเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkhianatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdrada

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ้€†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trahison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ traiciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihanet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์—ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zrada

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zrada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ๅ›ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izdaja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landrรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™yanษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ traiciรณn

Etymology

The word 'treason' has its origins in Middle English, from the Anglo-French word 'treisoun', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'traditio', meaning betrayal. Treason has been a concept in legal systems for centuries, with severe penalties often attached to it. The act of treason has been a subject of much debate and controversy throughout history, with governments taking strong measures to prevent and punish it.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,339 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.