treasonable

Meanings

• adjective

  Deserving of or tending to bring about the overthrow of a lawful or constitutional government, especially by force, secretly and disloyally.

• adjective

  Betraying one's country, allegiance, or trust.

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Synonyms

seditious , traitorous

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Rhymes

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reasonable , seasonable , debonairable , unbearable

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Variants

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treasonable , treasonably

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'traisonable,' meaning 'treacherous' or 'betraying,' from the Old French word 'traison,' meaning 'betrayal.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'treason' comes from the Latin word 'traditio,' meaning 'delivery.'

2. The most famous traitor in American history is likely Benedict Arnold, who attempted to betray West Point to the British during the Revolutionary War.

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Related Concepts

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1. Betrayal: The act of betraying someone or something, often involving a violation of trust.

2. Treason: The offense of acting to overthrow the government or to harm or destroy the loyalty of a country.

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Culture

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Treasonable has been used extensively in literature and history to describe acts of betrayal or disloyalty. In Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar,' Brutus and other Romans conspire to kill Julius Caesar, whom they believe has become a tyrant. Their actions are portrayed as treasonable because they go against the Roman Republic's laws and the trust between its citizens.

How to Memorize "treasonable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group secretly plotting against their country or betraying a trusted ally.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'treasonable' with 'betrayal' and 'disloyalty'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym T-R-E-A-S-O-N: Treason, Rebellion, Espionage, Sabotage, Overthrow, Neglect.

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