adj

treasonous

Treasonous (adj) means amounting to or resembling treason; disloyal to one's country. Example: “The general's treasonous plot was uncovered before it could be carried out.”

adj

Amounting to or resembling treason; disloyal to one's country.

"The general's treasonous plot was uncovered before it could be carried out."

How to use treasonous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTreasonous describes an act or plan that betrays one's country.

Common pairings

treasonous act treasonous plot

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Rhymes for treasonous

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Frequently asked questions

What does “treasonous” mean?

The word “treasonous” means amounting to or resembling treason; disloyal to one's country. In plain terms, treasonous describes an act or plan that betrays one's country.

How do you use “treasonous” in a sentence?

Here is “treasonous” used in a sentence: “The general's treasonous plot was uncovered before it could be carried out.”

What part of speech is “treasonous”?

“Treasonous” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of treasonous?

"treasonous" (adj) means amounting to or resembling treason; disloyal to one's country.