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treason

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of treason

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.

Synonyms of treason

backstabbing, betrayal, business, disloyalty, double cross, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, infidelity, perfidy, sellout, treachery, two-timing, unfaithfulness

Words Related to treason

abandonment, desertion

deceit, deception, double-dealing, duplicity, guile, two-facedness

fraud, informing, lying, snitching, talebearing, trickery

Near Antonyms of treason

dependability, reliability, trustworthiness

defense, protection, safeguard, shield

Antonyms of treason

allegiance, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness

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