What is another word for liar?

Common synonyms for liar include prevaricator, squareshooter.

Synonyms for

Liar

Q: What is the opposite of liar?

Antonyms of liar include truth-teller, honest person, veracious person, straight shooter, man/woman of integrity.

Noun / 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.

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