Liar: meaning, definitions and examples
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liar
[ หlaษชษr ]
in a social setting
A person who tells lies, especially as a habit; an untruthful person.
Synonyms
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "liar" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mentiroso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค เคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lรผgner
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembohong
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะตั ัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ kลamca
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใคใ (ใใใคใ)
๐ซ๐ท menteur
๐ช๐ธ mentiroso
๐น๐ท yalancฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ์ง๋ง์์ด (geojitmaljaengi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฐุจ
๐จ๐ฟ lhรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ klamรกr
๐จ๐ณ ้ชๅญ (piร nzi)
๐ธ๐ฎ laลพnivec
๐ฎ๐ธ lygari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉััััะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแงแฃแแ แ (matyuara)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yalanรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ mentiroso
Etymology
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.
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