perjure

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a false statement, especially under oath.

  - "He was accused of perjuring himself during the trial."
  - "The witness was forced to admit that he had perjured himself."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89013756"

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Synonyms

forswear , manswear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perjure
furnace , urnace , urned , turned

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Variants

List of all variants of perjure that leads to same result
perjure , perjured , perjures , perjuring , perjure oneself

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to swear falsely'. Derived from the Latin word 'periurare', meaning 'to swear falsely'.

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Trivia

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1. Perjury was a capital offense in ancient Rome.

2. The term 'perjury' is derived from the Latin word 'periurare', which means 'to swear falsely'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oath: An oath is a promise or pledge, often made with a hand on a religious text or symbol, to tell the truth or to perform a certain action.

2. Lie: A false statement made with the intention to deceive.

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Culture

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Perjury is a serious offense in many legal systems, and can result in severe penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and damage to one's reputation. It is considered a breach of trust and a violation of the oath taken to tell the truth.

How to Memorize "perjure"

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   - To remember the meaning of 'perjure', think of the word 'perjury', which is a synonym for 'perjure' and refers to the act of making a false statement under oath.

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