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treason

Definition

  • noun: the crime of trying to overthrow your country's government or of helping your country's enemies during war
  • noun: the betrayal of a trust
  • synonyms: treachery, disloyalty, perfidy

Examples

  • The conspirators were hanged for 'high treason'.

  • He is guilty of 'treason'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Say the lord's prayer. Our father... ...who art in heaven ... I can't ... Shut up. Shut up! From here on you are a prisoner charged with treason. Take him to the cage. Take him to the cage! You handle or I'll shoot him! I thought he was gonna die. - Get up. - Doc. (..)
    2015 The Revenant