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commit treason

VERB

betray

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon deceive forsake mislead seduce

STRONG

bluff cross delude desert finger jilt knife trick

WEAK

be unfaithful bite the hand that feeds you blow the whistle break faith break promise break trust break with deliver up double-cross go back on inform against inform on let down play Judas play false sell down the river sell out stab in the back take in turn in turn informer turn state's evidence walk out on

Antonyms

STRONG

aid assist help stay

WEAK

be faithful be loyal be quiet defend hide keep secret protect support

VERB

stab in the back

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon backstab be disloyal be unfaithful betray break promise cross deceive double-cross finger go back on inform on play Judas sell down the river sell out trick turn in turn informer turn traitor

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All the defendants have been charged with conspiracy to commit treason and incitement to commit a felony, mostly in connection with organizing Sam Rainsy’s abortive 2019 trip home.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2022

This is where Mr Toebbe, 42, and his 45-year-old wife were attempting to commit treason, according to the US government.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2021

Supporting roles are thoughtfully rendered, too, such as a Soviet diplomat who is willing to commit treason for the greater good.

From Economist • Jun. 28, 2018

He certainly did not commit treason as one of your readers commented.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2018

‘But if we ask them to commit treason -’ ‘It isn’t treason,’ Leila said.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

commit treason

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