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
Avital was generating support for her husband, who had been arrested a year before and charged with treason, and other Soviet dissidents.
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Michael Arkush, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Over the past year, a group of lawyers recorded 486 state treason and espionage cases brought against Russian scientists, bureaucrats, military figures, and other government employees.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
Tried and convicted for misprision of treason, she was locked away in her bedroom in the palace for eight months.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Even so, the rumors of treason ground on.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
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Michael Arkush, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Over the past year, a group of lawyers recorded 486 state treason and espionage cases brought against Russian scientists, bureaucrats, military figures, and other government employees.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
Tried and convicted for misprision of treason, she was locked away in her bedroom in the palace for eight months.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Even so, the rumors of treason ground on.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 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
Noun
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Figo famously made the ultimate betrayal in 2000 when Perez became Real Madrid president for the first time.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 June 2026
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“Treason.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treason. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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