Synonyms for

Liars

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

Definition

Liars are people who tell lies or falsehoods.

Synonyms & similar words

squareshooter liar prevaricator deceivers fibbers misleaders prevaricators storytellers traitors tricksters dissimulators fabricators misinformers perjurers swindlers equivocators hypocrites phonies shamers falsifiers beguilers cheats

Synonyms by register

Formal

deceivers fabricators prevaricators mendacious

Informal

fibbers fakers phony bullshitters

Literary

perjurers false prophets

Antonyms

truthful honest veracious sincere frank candid forthright

Common collocations

  • compulsive liars
  • habitual liars
  • pathological liars
  • blatant liars
  • professional liars
  • caught liars
  • liars' club
  • liars' poker

Word family

noun liar
verb lie
adjective lying
adverb mendaciously

Usage note

The word 'liars' refers to people who habitually or intentionally tell falsehoods. It carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. Liars always get caught.
  2. I cannot trust someone who is a liar.
  3. She was a liar and a cheat.
  4. The politician was accused of being a liar.
  5. The liar could not keep their story straight.

Quotes

  • "A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth." - Aesop
  • "Liars need to have good memories." - Algernon Sidney
  • "A liar is always lavish of oaths." - Pierre Corneille

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