LookItUptreason
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈtriːzən/
treason means: The crime of helping your country’s enemies or trying to overthrow its government unlawfully.
noun
BETRAYING YOUR COUNTRYC1
The crime of helping your country’s enemies or trying to overthrow its government unlawfully.
- He was charged with treason.
- Helping the enemy could be considered treason.
- The court found the officer guilty of treason.
Questions about treason
What does treason mean?
The crime of helping your country’s enemies or trying to overthrow its government unlawfully.
What is treason in other languages?
Türkçe: vatana ihanet · Español: traición · Français: trahison · Deutsch: Hochverrat · Italiano: tradimento · 日本語: 反逆罪
How do you pronounce treason?
It is pronounced /ˈtriːzən/.
How do you use treason in a sentence?
He was charged with treason. Helping the enemy could be considered treason.
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