Treasonous
(adjective)
Involved in or characterized by treason or treachery.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french treason, from latin traditio(n-) "delivery, surrender", from tradere "deliver".
Examples:
- The traitor was charged with treasonous acts against the state.
- The treasonous plot to overthrow the government was uncovered by the authorities.
- The treasonous act of betraying one's country is considered a severe offense.
- The treasonous conspiracy was aimed at overthrowing the elected government.
- The treasonous activities of the spies threatened the stability of the nation.