Collocations for "treason"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "treason" in context.
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treason
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- was found [guilty, innocent] of treason
- was [imprisoned, sentenced, tried, hanged, executed] for treason
- was convicted of treason
- is known for his treason
- is the punishment for treason
- treason is punishable by [death, execution]
- treason against [his country, the crown]
- considered an act of treason
- considered high treason
- would be [tantamount, equal] to treason
- an [unthinkable, unspeakable] treason
- committed treason against
'treason' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):