Treason (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

• Traitorousness
• Subversiveness

Related Words

• Treasonous (adjective)
• Treasonist (noun)

Meaning ²

A crime that undermines the offender's government.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• High Treason
• Lese Majesty

Hypernyms

• Law-breaking
• Criminal Offense
• Criminal Offence

Related Words

• Treasonous (adjective)
• Treasonist (noun)

Meaning ³

An act of deliberate betrayal.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Perfidy
• Treachery
• Betrayal

Hypernyms

• Knavery
• Dishonesty

Hyponyms

• Double Cross
• Sellout
• Double-crossing

Related Words

• Treasonist (noun)