treasonous

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It was called “constructive treason,” because there was no act, but courts construed such forms of speech to be treasonous.

From Slate • Nov. 21, 2025

In my America, like Pope Leo’s, speaking multiple tongues and being a citizen of multiple countries is normal, not treasonous — Leo is a dual Peruvian U.S. citizen who speaks five languages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025

Now his daughter, Sara Nodjoumi, has directed and produced a documentary that investigates the disappearance of hundreds of her father’s paintings that were deemed treasonous and aims to locate them.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2024

It’s not at all treasonous to say that one of Thursday’s most potent moments actually came while Queen Bey went off for her final wardrobe change, ceding the spotlight to her battalion of dancers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

“I wasn’t involved in any treasonous activity if that’s what you’re asking. He was just a friend, like I said.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez