🚫perjury

noun
/ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

Meaning

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

Example Sentences

She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.

Synonyms

false testimony, lying under oath, deceit, dishonesty

Antonyms

truth, honesty

Collocations

commit perjury, charge of perjury, perjury case

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