treason — the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtriːzən/
Korean meaning: 반역죄, 조국에 대한 배신 행위 (특히 정부 전복이나 군주 살해 시도)
Korean pronunciation: **트리**즌
Example Sentences
- In medieval times, even looking at the king the wrong way could be considered treason.
- The general was accused of treason for secretly negotiating with enemy forces.
- Some teenagers think it's treason when their parents change the WiFi password.
treason
NOUN//ˈtriːzən//
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government
A government official commits treason by selling state secrets to foreign spies
Freezin' cold, but what's the reason for treason?
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'traison,' which came from Latin 'traditio' meaning 'a handing over' or 'delivery.' The word evolved to mean betrayal because it originally described the act of 'handing over' someone or something to the enemy.
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📝Examples
“In medieval times, even looking at the king the wrong way could be considered treason.”
“The general was accused of treason for secretly negotiating with enemy forces.”
“Some teenagers think it's treason when their parents change the WiFi password.”
“The punishment for treason was historically very severe in most countries.”
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