seditious (Meaning)
seditious (s)
arousing to action or rebellion
in opposition to a civil authority or government
seditious (a.)
Of or pertaining to sedition; partaking of the nature of, or tending to excite, sedition; as, seditious behavior; seditious strife; seditious words.
Disposed to arouse, or take part in, violent opposition to lawful authority; turbulent; factious; guilty of sedition; as, seditious citizens.
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seditious Sentence Examples
- The seditious pamphleteer was arrested for inciting rebellion against the government.
- The speech was deemed seditious because it advocated for the overthrow of the established order.
- The seditious organization was disbanded by authorities to prevent it from spreading its dangerous ideas.
- The seditious plot involved a small group of extremists seeking to destabilize the nation.
- The seditious message was widely disseminated through social media, posing a threat to public safety.
- Seditious intent was inferred from the suspect's possession of incriminating materials.
- The trial centered on whether the defendant's actions were motivated by seditious purpose.
- The seditious ringleader was sentenced to a lengthy prison term for his role in the conspiracy.
- Laws against seditious activities are essential to protect democratic societies from internal threats.
- The line between legitimate dissent and seditious incitement can be difficult to draw in certain circumstances.
FAQs About the word seditious
arousing to action or rebellion, in opposition to a civil authority or governmentOf or pertaining to sedition; partaking of the nature of, or tending to excite,
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The seditious pamphleteer was arrested for inciting rebellion against the government.
The speech was deemed seditious because it advocated for the overthrow of the established order.
The seditious organization was disbanded by authorities to prevent it from spreading its dangerous ideas.
The seditious plot involved a small group of extremists seeking to destabilize the nation.
