treason

//ˈtriː.zən//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

treasonSingular
treasonsPlural
1

The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.

He was charged with treason for selling military secrets to a foreign country.

2

The action of betraying someone or something; treachery or disloyalty.

She felt that his lies were a form of treason against their friendship.

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