treasonous

[ tree-zuh-nuhs ]
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adjective

Origin of treasonous

1
First recorded in 1585–95; treason + -ous

Other words from treasonous

  • trea·son·ous·ly, adverb

Words Nearby treasonous

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How to use treasonous in a sentence

  • For Perry to say we can't control the Mexican border, he declared, is "pretty much a treasonous comment."

    Romney Puts Perry on Defensive | Howard Kurtz | September 13, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • People who study the right have worried for months about the consequences of paranoid beliefs about treasonous government plots.

    The Cult Web Film that Inspired Loughner | Michelle Goldberg | January 13, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • treasonous ambition in Macbeth collides with loyalty and patriotism in Macduff and Malcolm: here is the outward conflict.

    Shakespearean Tragedy | A. C. Bradley
  • Though a treasonous tool Of rebelry, he should be held by me A prisoner of knightliest war.

    The Mortal Gods and Other Plays | Olive Tilford Dargan
  • A treasonous tempest rises, and you stand A god indifferent when you should bethink Yourself most mortal.

    The Mortal Gods and Other Plays | Olive Tilford Dargan
  • On the top of it not half of us can stand; wherefore there arises indecent shoving, nay treasonous irreverent growling.

    The French Revolution | Thomas Carlyle
  • Nor would he be this, but for a thought that inspires, while keeping him true to his treasonous intent.

    The Lone Ranche | Captain Mayne Reid