treason

• Nom désignant le crime de trahir son pays ou son gouvernement, ou un acte de déloyauté délibérée et de comportement subversif.

A noun referring to the crime of betraying one's own country or government, or an act of deliberate disloyalty and subversive behavior.

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1. Crime against the stateB2formallegal

   The crime of betraying one's own country, especially by attempting to overthrow the government or aiding its enemies.

   Trahison contre l'État

   • He was convicted of treason for selling military secrets to a foreign power.
   • The act of treason is considered one of the most serious offenses in many legal systems.
   • Throughout history, those found guilty of treason have often faced severe punishment.

   Synonymesbetrayaldisloyaltyperfidytreachery

   Antonymesallegianceloyaltypatriotism

2. Betrayal of trustB2formal

   An act of disloyalty or betrayal towards a person, group, or principle that one is expected to be loyal to.

   trahison de confiance

   • His decision to leave the company and join a competitor was seen as an act of treason by his former colleagues.
   • Spreading false rumors about a close friend is a form of personal treason.
   • The politician's change of party was considered treason by his supporters.

   Synonymesbetrayaldisloyaltyduplicityfaithlessnessinfidelityperfidytreachery

   Antonymesallegiancedevotionfaithfulnessfidelityloyalty

3. Subversive behaviorC1formalpolitical

   Actions intended to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution.

   Trahison subversive

   • The government accused the group of treason for their subversive activities.
   • Publishing classified documents was considered an act of treason against the state.
   • The rebels were charged with treason for plotting to overthrow the monarchy.

   Synonymesbetrayaldisloyaltyperfidyseditionsubversiontreachery

   Antonymesallegiancefealtyfidelityloyalty