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Liar: meaning, definitions and examples

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liar

 

[ หˆlaษชษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a social setting

A person who tells lies, especially as a habit; an untruthful person.

Synonyms

deceiver, fabricator, fibber

Examples of usage

  • He has a reputation for being a notorious liar.
  • Don't trust everything he says, he's a known liar.
  • She was caught in a lie and now everyone sees her as a liar.
Context #2 | Noun

in a legal setting

A person who makes false statements under oath.

Synonyms

deceiver, false witness, perjurer

Examples of usage

  • The witness was revealed to be a liar during cross-examination.
  • The prosecution accused him of being a liar in front of the judge.
  • The court found him guilty of perjury, labeling him a liar.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To make false statements with the intent to deceive.

Synonyms

deceive, fabricate, fib

Examples of usage

  • He continued to lie about his involvement in the crime.
  • She lied to her parents about where she was going.
  • Don't lie to me, tell me the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "liar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mentiroso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เค เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรผgner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembohong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะตั…ัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚amca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜˜ใคใ (ใ†ใใคใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mentiroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalancฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง“๋ง์Ÿ์ด (geojitmaljaengi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุฐุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lhรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klamรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช—ๅญ (piร nzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ laลพnivec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lygari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ั–ั€ั–ะบัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ (matyuara)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalanรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mentiroso

Word origin

The word 'liar' has its origin in Middle English, deriving from the Old English word 'leogere'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe individuals who deceive or make false statements. The concept of lying has been a subject of moral and ethical discussions throughout history, with various cultures and societies condemning dishonesty. The act of lying is often associated with negative connotations, highlighting the importance of honesty and integrity in human interactions.

See also: lie, lien, lies, lying, underlying.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,557, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.