Examples of 'treason' in a sentence

Meaning of "treason"

treason (noun) - Treason is the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to overthrow the government or by collaborating with an enemy
Show more definitions
  • The crime of betraying one’s own country.
  • An act of treachery, betrayal of trust or confidence.

How to use "treason" in a sentence

Basic
Advanced
treason
I guess treason does not pay what it used to.
A holy man who speaks words of treason.
The treason that my haste forbid me show.
Now we can add treason and murder.
Treason trials and the administration of justice.
I am accused of teaching treason and sedition to my students.
Treason that risks hundreds of thousands of lives.
He was convicted of treason and sentenced to death by hanging.
Treason is a pretty big accusation to throw around.
Might as well add treason to my arrest warrant.
I am placing you under arrest for treason.
You committed treason by spying on your country.
We shoot people like you for treason.
It was high treason and mattered a great deal.
This is a preliminary hearing to consider charges of treason.

See also

We got you for treason and murder.
Her treason put the country in danger.
He was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death.
High treason is precluded from this offence.
Not when you have committed treason.
The charge is treason against the state.
You cowboys can be hung for treason.
The crime of treason threatens justice itself.
Any demonstration will be regarded as high treason.
So not merely treason but suicidal treason.
We could make a case for treason here.
The treason incident one year later.
You are under arrest for high treason.
Of capital treason we arrest you here.
They are gonna charge him with treason.
His treason will not be forgotten nor forgiven.
They will hang you for treason.
The gunpowder treason and plot.
You have committed numerous acts of treason.
You are asking me to commit treason against my country.
And negotiating with enemy is high treason.
Corral was found guilty of treason and sentenced to die.
He has not forgiven you for treason.
Crimes of treason which cover the following offences.
It was he that made the overture of thy treason to us.
Treason is punishable by the death penalty.
You will all be charged with treason.
High treason means a court martial.
And you may be executed for treason.
Your act of treason is based on misunderstanding.
They do not shoot you for treason.
I am engaged in high treason with all means available to me.
No such restriction was specified in the case of treason.
Such love must needs be treason in my breast.
An action of this kind could be considered treason.

Search by letter in the English dictionary