Both Uses of
treason
in
War and Peace
- "If there were treason, or proofs of secret relations with Napoleon, they would have been made public," he said with warmth and haste.†
Chpt 8 *
- They see treason everywhere and are afraid of everything.†
Chpt 15
Definition:
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(treason) betraying someone or something -- typically betraying one's own country
(in this context, to betray is to not be loyal--often by helping enemies)