treasonous

adjective

trea·​son·​ous ˈtrēz-nəs How to pronounce treasonous (audio)
ˈtrē-zə-nəs

Examples of treasonous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rhaenyra has lost her staunchest and wisest supporter on the Black Council, the members of which constantly urge her towards fire and blood — even going so far as to consider treasonous moves behind her back. Nick Romano, EW.com, 8 July 2024 Los Angeles is a wicked, dangerous city, where treasonous depravity lurks behind every pride flag, pupusaria and EV charging station, according to MAGA pundits. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 This was fairly treasonous, but gained much support because Aegon is male and his half-sister Rhaenyra is not — and though the throne will pass to one of them, the war is largely perceived to be between Rhaenyra and Alicent. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 15 June 2024 There are people sitting in prison cells for doing lesser treasonous acts against the federal government. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for treasonous 

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Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of treasonous was in 1593

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“Treasonous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasonous. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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