perjurer

/ˈpɜːrdʒərər/ or /ˈpɜːr.dʒuːrər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who commits perjury, typically by lying under oath in a court of law.

“The judge was shocked to discover that the key witness was a perjurer and had to throw out the entire case.”

2. noun

A person who speaks falsely, typically to deceive or mislead others.

“The politician’s critics accused him of being a perjurer and of making false promises to the public.”

Synonyms

  • deceiver
  • liar
  • perjuror

Antonyms

  • truth-teller
  • witness