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commit treason

VERB
betray
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandon deceive forsake mislead seduce
STRONG
bluff cross delude desert finger jilt knife trick
WEAK
be unfaithful bite the hand that feeds you blow the whistle break faith break promise break trust break with deliver up double-cross go back on inform against inform on let down play Judas play false sell down the river sell out stab in the back take in turn in turn informer turn state's evidence walk out on
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist help stay
WEAK
be faithful be loyal be quiet defend hide keep secret protect support
VERB
stab in the back
Synonyms
WEAK
abandon backstab be disloyal be unfaithful betray break promise cross deceive double-cross finger go back on inform on play Judas sell down the river sell out trick turn in turn informer turn traitor

Example Sentences

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Theary is facing charges of conspiracy to commit treason and incitement to commit a felony, which together carry a maximum jail sentence of 12 years.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2022

And it set up a more sympathetic view of Megan’s own dangerous situation after a series of poor decisions leads her to accidentally commit treason.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2021

Supporting roles are thoughtfully rendered, too, such as a Soviet diplomat who is willing to commit treason for the greater good.

From Economist • Jun. 28, 2018

What do you have to do to commit treason in America?

From Time • Jul. 27, 2016

‘But if we ask them to commit treason -’ ‘It isn’t treason,’ Leila said.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan