treasonous
pronunciation
How to pronounce treasonous in British English:
UK ['tri:zənəs]
How to pronounce treasonous in American English:
US ['trizənəs]
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- Adjective:
- constituting treason
Word Origin
- treasonous (adj.)
- mid-15c., from treason + -ous. Related: Treasonously.
Example
- 1. His speech was a treasonous one .
- 2. It added that they would be punished for their " treasonous acts . "
- 3. But the policy has become controversial , with texas 's governor , rick perry , a candidate for the republican nomination for the american presidency , describing the idea as " almost treasonous " .
- 4. The opposition made such a mess of things because they 're weak , untrustworthy and even treasonous .
- 5. Alfred dreyfus was a jewish officer in the french army in the late 19th century when he was accused of a treasonous crime : selling military secrets to germany .