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- Word comparison: sedition vs. treason
sedition vs. treason
noun
incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
Synonyms: mutiny, insurrectionany action, especially in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion.
Archaic., rebellious disorder.
noun
the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
a violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state.
the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.