perjured

Meanings

• verb

  Speaking falsely or lying, especially in a court of law.

  - "He was accused of perjuring himself during the trial."
  - "The witness was found to have perjured herself under oath."

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Synonyms

forswear , manswear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perjured
herded , ferried , terried , quired , tired

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Variants

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perjure , perjured , perjures , perjuring

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Forms

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perjuredly, perjuredness

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'sworn to a false god' in Old French. The modern sense developed in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. Perjury is a crime in most jurisdictions.

2. The penalty for perjury can vary depending on the severity of the lie and the jurisdiction.

3. Perjury was once considered a capital offense in some countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perjury act: A law that makes perjury a criminal offense.

2. Oath: A solemn promise or commitment, often made with a hand on a religious text or symbol.

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Culture

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In literature, perjury is often depicted as a serious breach of trust and morality. In art, it may be portrayed as a symbol of deceit and betrayal.

How to Memorize "perjured"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person lying in a courtroom, with a judge looking disapprovingly at them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of dishonesty and betrayal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'P is for Perjury: Promise to Tell the Truth'.

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