Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perjured
adjective
/ˈpərjərd/
Definition
The act of deliberately providing false information or lying under oath.
Examples
- He was found guilty of perjured testimony in court.
- The witness was accused of giving perjured evidence.
- She feared that her perjured statements would lead to serious consequences.
Meaning
To commit perjury is to make an unlawful or false statement, especially after taking an oath to tell the truth.
Synonyms
- lying
- deceitful
- false
- dishonest
