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Definition
betraying someone or something — typically betraying one's own country
(in this context, to betray is to not be loyal—often by helping enemies)
(in this context, to betray is to not be loyal—often by helping enemies)
- I will have no treason in my house!Chapter 13 (93% in)
- Anything that you should do in the way of giving her aid and comfort will be—permit me the expression—distinctly treasonable.Chapter 19 (16% in)
- You know high treason is a capital offence; take care how you incur the penalty.Chapter 19 (16% in)
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