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Recent Examples of treasonous
The president seemed to be heading toward political exile, his election claims destined to be inscribed in history as treasonous lies.
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Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump suggested on social media that the lawmakers' actions were treasonous and punishable by jail time or death.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 20 Nov. 2025
During the latest protests in Indonesia, authorities confiscated banners and labeled them treasonous.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Trump himself then pardoned the rioters, the treasonous criminals.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump suggested on social media that the lawmakers' actions were treasonous and punishable by jail time or death.
—Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 20 Nov. 2025
During the latest protests in Indonesia, authorities confiscated banners and labeled them treasonous.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Trump himself then pardoned the rioters, the treasonous criminals.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasonous
Adjective
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And at the very center of Hell is Satan himself, the traitorous Archangel Lucifer, depicted as a monstrous creature with wings and three heads.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Russell fabricates a lie with the rest of the villains, and the heroes believe it, despite a warning from one traitorous tribemate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Six members of the Oath Keepers, including Rhodes, were convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy following the attack.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Lai, an outspoken critic of China’s ruling Communist Party who founded the now-defunct newspaper Apple Daily, was convicted in December of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiring with others to publish seditious articles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This climb is far more treacherous.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain pours, the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
3 May 2026
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“Treasonous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasonous. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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