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
Tried and convicted for misprision of treason, she was locked away in her bedroom in the palace for eight months.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Even so, the rumors of treason ground on.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Under existing law, lawmakers can lose their pensions if convicted of a federal crime that relates to public corruption, espionage, treason or several other national security offenses.
—Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Through amnesty, Johnson implied that these individuals, who had committed treason, had somehow been wronged.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Even so, the rumors of treason ground on.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Under existing law, lawmakers can lose their pensions if convicted of a federal crime that relates to public corruption, espionage, treason or several other national security offenses.
—Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
Through amnesty, Johnson implied that these individuals, who had committed treason, had somehow been wronged.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treason
Noun
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Peacock’s adventures in treachery The Traitors was the top dog, scoring five prizes including Best Competition Series and Best Host for Alan Cumming.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Upon learning of Ava’s treachery, Deborah HOWLS.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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In terms of the season finale, Harris was intent on treating that betrayal not as an obstacle quickly overcome, but that would set the stage for a new beginning for the characters.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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In season 3, Joe must walk the line between duty and her home life, as hidden networks, foreign operatives, and personal betrayals collide.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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“Treason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treason. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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