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treasonable

[ tree-zuh-nuh-buh l ]

/ ˈtri zə nə bəl /

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adjective

of the nature of treason.

involving treason; traitorous.

Origin of treasonable

First recorded in 1325–75, treasonable is from the Middle English word tresonabill. See treason, able

OTHER WORDS FROM treasonable

trea·son·a·bly, adverb non·trea·son·a·ble, adjective non·trea·son·a·ble·ness, noun non·trea·son·a·bly, adverb

un·trea·son·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby treasonable

tread water, treadle, treadmill, treas., treason, treasonable, treasonous, treasr., treasure, treasure flower, treasure house

Example sentences from the Web for treasonable

He saw clearly that their boundaries nowhere conflicted, and that treasonable contact was impossible.

The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint, Vol. II (of II) |Walter M. Chandler
"It seems absurd to connect Julian with any idea of treasonable communication with Germany," the Bishop said slowly.

The Devil's Paw |E. Phillips Oppenheim
Perhaps in two pieces, with the top bit carefully preserved, as a warning to treasonable people—so called.

In Honour's Cause |George Manville Fenn
They were not only engaged in perpetual intrigues, but even in treasonable correspondence with the enemies of their country.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume VIII |John Lord

Heard ye ever, my Lords, a more despiteful and treasonable letter?

The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland |John Knox