Perjurer: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is specifically used in legal contexts to describe someone who lies under oath, typically in a court of law.

• The judge sentenced the perjurer to six months in prison for lying under oath

This is a general term used to describe someone who frequently tells lies. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

• Everyone knew he was a liar, so no one took his stories seriously

This term is generally used in legal or formal settings to describe someone who provides false testimony, often causing harm to others.

• The false witness claimed to have seen the suspect at the scene, but later recanted their statement

This word is used more broadly to describe someone who deliberately tries to fool or trick others, not necessarily in a legal setting.

• She felt betrayed when she realized she had been deceived by someone she trusted