as in treachery
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
reading a friend's diary without permission would have to be regarded as the ultimate act of personal treason
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Recent Examples of treason
In addition, pro-democracy groups fear that Musk’s army of 20-somethings examining USAID’s contracts may disclose the names of the organizations receiving U.S. funding, putting their staffs in danger of immediate arrest in countries where accepting USAID money would be treason.
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Henry’s five resolutions rejected the crown’s right to unilaterally tax the American Colonies; his speech defending the resolves was so fiery that some in the audience accused him of treason.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
The original classic novel was penned by Alexandre Dumas and follows a young sailor falsely accused of treason, who, after years of imprisonment, escapes and seeks revenge against those who wronged him, ultimately becoming the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Peru’s death penalty is currently used only for crimes of treason in cases of war and terrorism, according to the Constitution.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
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Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Henry’s five resolutions rejected the crown’s right to unilaterally tax the American Colonies; his speech defending the resolves was so fiery that some in the audience accused him of treason.
—Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
The original classic novel was penned by Alexandre Dumas and follows a young sailor falsely accused of treason, who, after years of imprisonment, escapes and seeks revenge against those who wronged him, ultimately becoming the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
Peru’s death penalty is currently used only for crimes of treason in cases of war and terrorism, according to the Constitution.
—Michael Rios, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treason
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But the most intriguing finish—and the most on-brand level of treachery from Heyman—would be Paul stabbing both Roman and Punk in the back for Rollins.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sinners is about vampires, perpetual outsiders who desperately yearn to belong, but whose silky promises are rooted in treachery.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The dream scenario, for many fans at least, was for Kingston and Woods’ betrayal of Big E to lead to an in-ring return for Big E, a former WWE Champion.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In an act of betrayal, Judas led the authorities to Jesus to facilitate his arrest.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Treason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treason. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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