as in lied
law
to tell a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth; to commit perjury
He perjured himself before the court by giving a false testimony.
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The docuseries reveals that while married to Rasmussen, Johnson lied about working for Nike, faked cancer and continuously cheated on his wife.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025 -
The family also alleges that Morris, his wife, and Gateway staff members continually defamed them and lied about the circumstances of the abuse after Clemishire came forward last year.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps that memory, real or fabricated, is a superpower, and McCarty’s past 33 years of resilience are proof enough.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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After picking up on other outlets and social media, the real Bill de Blasio stood up, saying the story was entirely false and fabricated, and doesn’t reflect his views.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Perjured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perjured. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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