World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesparjure
Pronunciation / Transliteration: par-ʒyr
"Le parjure a été condamné pour faux témoignage."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who commits perjury by deliberately making a false statement while under oath in a legal proceeding.
"The convicted perjurer was sentenced to an additional three years in prison for misleading the court." - 2
Someone who violates a solemn oath or breaks a sworn promise.
"He was branded a perjurer by his peers after betraying the sacred covenant of the alliance."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'perjurare' meaning to swear falsely, combining 'per-' (to bad effect) and 'jurare' (to swear). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, evolving from legal terminology denoting someone who violates a formal oath.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Perjurer"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Perjurer" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
parjure
Transliteration: par-ʒyr
"Le parjure a été condamné pour faux témoignage."
Meineidiger
Transliteration: maɪ̯-ˌʔaɪ̯.dɪ.ɡɐ
"Der Meineidiger wurde vom Richter hart bestraft."
spergiuro
Transliteration: sper-ˈdʒuː.ro
"Lo spergiuro ha mentito davanti alla corte."
perjuro
Transliteration: per-ˈxu.ɾo
"El perjuro fue descubierto durante el interrogatorio."
perjuro
Transliteration: peɾ-ˈʒu.ɾu
"O perjuro não conseguiu esconder a mentira."
झूठा गवाह
Transliteration: jhootha gawah
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"झूठे गवाह को अदालत में सजा मिली।"
伪证者
Transliteration: wěizhèngzhě
Script: 中文汉字
"伪证者在法庭上作了虚假陈述。"
위증자
Transliteration: wijeungja
Script: 한국어 한글
"위증자는 법정에서 무거운 처벌을 받았습니다."
偽証者
Transliteration: gishōsha
Script: 日本語
"偽証者は法廷で罰せられました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsTo think carefully about something, typically before making a decision.
A formal, documented account of findings, investigations, or statistics issued by an authoritative body or government agency.
Used to express pleasure, realization, surprise, or understanding.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Perjurer"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.