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treasonous

[ tree-zuh-nuh s ]

/ ˈtri zə nəs /

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adjective

Nearby words

Origin of treasonous

First recorded in 1585–95; treason + -ous

Related formstrea·son·ous·ly, adverb

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for treasonous

A special military tribunal had found him guilty of treasonous activities and other crimes.
North Korean Blood Feud is ‘Richard III’ with Nukes|Gordon G. Chang|December 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It goes on to say that a court needs two witnesses to the treasonous act.
‘A Ghastly Waste of Time?’ Considering the Constitution|Seth Lipsky|January 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Some of the same folks who called BDS treasonous see ODS as part of a patriotic resistance.
The Obama Haters Book Club: The Canon Swells|John Avlon|October 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
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|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|DAILY BEAST
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
But he has no right to involve you in these treasonous tricks of his.
Angelot|Eleanor Price
It secured me his confidence—while strengthening his treasonous intention.
The Bandolero|Mayne Reid
It is not possible; it would not be wise; it would be treasonous to the General Woo-san-Kwei.
The War Tiger|Wiliam Dalton
Hadst thou been concerned in treasonous undertakings the matter would be plain.
In Doublet and Hose|Lucy Foster Madison

Word Origin and History for treasonous

treasonous

adj.

mid-15c., from treason + -ous. Related: Treasonously.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper