American English
/ˈtʰɹi.zn̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
the crime of betraying your country, especially by helping its enemies or fighting against it
Practice out loudthe crime of betraying your country, especially by helping its enemies or fighting against it
The spy was charged with treason.
They accused him of committing treason against the United States.
Treason is usually used for betrayal of a country. For a person or relationship, betrayal is more common.
commit treason · be charged with treason · treason trial · treason against the country
commit treason against your country
be charged with treason
a serious betrayal of a group, cause, or belief that someone was expected to support
Leaving the movement was seen as treason.
She called his decision treason against their cause.
an act of treason · treason against a cause
see an action as treason
treason against a cause or group
the most serious form of betraying a country
The general was accused of high treason.
an action that betrays a country
Giving the enemy the plans was an act of treason.