treasonable

• Das Verbrechen des Hochverrats betreffend oder darauf hinauslaufend, besonders der Versuch, einen Monarchen oder eine Regierung zu töten oder zu stürzen; auch allgemein verräterisch oder illoyal.

Relating to or constituting the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government.

1. Characteristic of a traitorC1formal

   Having the nature or qualities of a traitor; involving betrayal of one's country or allegiance.

   Verräterisch

   • His treasonable actions were condemned by the entire government.
   • The court found him guilty of treasonable conduct.
   • Spreading state secrets is considered a treasonable offense.

   Synonymedisloyalfaithlessperfidiousquislingrenegadesubversivetraitoroustreacherousunfaithful

   Antonymeallegiantfaithfulloyalpatriotictrue