What is another word for lese majesty?

Pronunciation: [lˈiːz mˈad͡ʒəsti] (IPA)

Lese majesty refers to a crime against royalty or against the state's sovereignty. There are several synonyms for the word, including high treason, sedition, subversion, rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, and defiance. High treason is a crime against a state and the act of betraying one's country. Sedition denotes conduct or speech that tends to incite people against the government. Subversion refers to the act of undermining or overthrowing a government or authority. Rebellion is an armed uprising by citizens against their government, while insurrection is a violent uprising against the government or authority. Mutiny involves a revolt against superior authority, and defiance is a refusal to obey or follow orders.

What are the hypernyms for Lese majesty?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    treason, Contempt of royal authority, Defamation of a sovereign, Disrespect of royalty, Insulting the dignity of a monarch.

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