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Meaning of liar
A person who tells lies.
Etymology of liar
The word "liar" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the word "liar" or "leogere" which is related to the word "lie"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who intentionally deceive or mislead others through false statements or actions
Synonyms
deceiver
cheat
fraud
imposter
pretender
hypocrite
dissembler
dissimulator
fibber
perjurer
prevaricator
falsifier
fabricator
deceiver
trickster
charlatan
swindler
scammer
phony
fake
humbug
mountebank
confidence artist
con artist
cheat
sharper
rogue
rascal
scoundrel
knave
varlet
liar
falsifier
misleader
deceiving person
Definitions
- A person who has told or is telling a lie, used to express disapproval or annoyance
- A person who habitually tells lies
Usage Examples
- The politician was accused of being a liar after it was discovered that he had falsified his resume
- She felt betrayed when she found out that her boyfriend was a liar and had been cheating on her
- The company was sued for hiring a liar who had provided false information about his qualifications
Antonyms
truth teller
honest person
sincere individual
trustworthy person
credible source
reliable informant
authentic speaker
genuine person
forthright individual
candid person
open person
straightforward person
frank person
truthful person
veracious person
accurate person
precise person
correct person
faithful person
loyal person
devoted person
dedicated person