Synonyms for

Liar

Verb / ˈlaɪɜ: / Another word for liar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A liar is someone who tells a falsehood intentionally.

Synonyms & similar words

prevaricator squareshooter deceiver fibber falsehood-teller perjurer prevaricator storyteller trickster white-lie-teller fabricator misleader cheater faker fraud impostor misinformant misreporter mountebank swindler

Synonyms by register

Formal

fabricator perjurer deceiver

Informal

fibber phony faker bullshitter

Literary

false prophet serpent tempter

Antonyms

truth-teller honest person veracious person straight shooter man/woman of integrity

Common collocations

  • habitual liar
  • compulsive liar
  • blatant liar
  • outright liar
  • known liar
  • caught liar
  • accused liar

Word family

noun liar
verb lie
adjective lying
adverb falsely

Usage note

While 'liar' is a direct and strong accusation, its synonyms can vary in intensity and formality. 'Perjurer' specifically refers to someone who lies under oath.

Example sentences

  1. 1. She was caught lying about her age.
  2. 2. Lying can get you into trouble.
  3. 3. A person who is a liar cannot be trusted.
  4. 4. He lied about his whereabouts last night.
  5. 5. It is not okay to be a liar.

Quotes

  • A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth. - Aesop
  • A liar is always lavish of oaths. - Pierre Corneille
  • A liar should have a good memory. - Quintilian

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