Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Treason

Allegiance

The most appropriate antonym of the word treason is allegiance.

• Treason is defined as "the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government."
• Allegiance is defined as "loyalty or faithfulness to one's country or sovereign."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "treason" and are therefore not antonyms.

• Betrayal is similar to treason in that it means "the act of betraying someone or something." However, betrayal does not specifically refer to betraying one's country.
• Behemoth is a large, powerful creature. It is not an antonym of treason because it does not have the opposite meaning.
• Actual means "existing in fact or reality." It is not an antonym of treason because it does not have the opposite meaning.