
Seditious
Negative Connotation
The word 'seditious' implies harmful intent towards a government, suggesting disloyalty or treason.
His seditious speeches alarmed the authorities.
Legal Context
'Seditious' often appears in legal contexts where individuals are charged with incitement of discontent or rebellion.
She faced charges for seditious libel.
Highly Formal
'Seditious' is a formal term and typically not used in casual conversation.
The government warned against seditious propaganda.
Compare with
IncendiaryInflammatoryInsurgentMutinousProvocativeRebelliousRevolutionarySubversive
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