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The Meaning of treason

  • (n.) The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance, or of betraying the state into the hands of a foreign power; disloyalty; treachery.
  • (n.) Loosely, the betrayal of any trust or confidence; treachery; perfidy.

Synonyms

high treason , lese majesty , subversiveness , traitorousness , treachery , betrayal , perfidy

Rhymes

arnesen , beason , beeson , danylyszyn , deason , dresen , eason , frieson , gleeson , mathieson , midseason , reason , salvesen , season