treason

noun
UK: /ˈtriːzən/
US: /ˈtriːzən/

  1. The crime of betraying your country.

    1. He was accused of treason.
    2. Committing treason against the crown carried the death penalty in those days.

  2. The act of harming or betraying someone or something.

    1. It felt like treason to quit.
    2. Some saw his change of party as an act of treason against his former allies.

Synonyms

betrayal sedition disloyalty perfidy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "treason" in English means: The crime of betraying your country., The act of harming or betraying someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "treason" is /ˈtriːzən/ in British English and /ˈtriːzən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "treason": betrayal, sedition, disloyalty, perfidy.

Example usage of "treason": "He was accused of treason.". More examples on the page.