Treason

Pronunciation: /ˈtriːzən/

Treason (noun)

  1. The crime of acting against your own country, especially by helping its enemies or trying to overthrow the government.
  2. A serious betrayal of a person, group, or cause, done in a way that harms them.

Examples

  • The trial focused on treason against the state.
  • He was accused of treason after leaking secrets.