Synonyms for

Perjury

Verb / ˈpɜ:dʒɜ:i: / Another word for perjury — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Perjury is the act of lying under oath in a court of law.

Synonyms & similar words

lyingunderoath bearingfalsewitness deceit dishonesty betrayal treachery double-dealing fraud perfidy infidelity unfaithfulness duplicity falsification mendacity fabrication prevarication equivocation deception trickery chicanery

Synonyms by register

Formal

falsehood prevarication lying under oath

Informal

lying fibbing bearing false witness

Literary

false swearing perjured testimony

Antonyms

truthfulness honesty veracity candor frankness sincerity

Common collocations

  • commit perjury
  • accused of perjury
  • convicted of perjury
  • perjury charges
  • perjury trial
  • perjury case
  • perjury conviction

Word family

noun perjury
verb perjure

Usage note

Perjury specifically refers to lying under oath in a legal proceeding. While 'lying' is a general synonym, it lacks the legal context.

Example sentences

  1. The witness was charged with perjury for lying in court.
  2. Perjury is a serious crime that can lead to jail time.
  3. The defendant was acquitted due to lack of evidence and inconsistent perjury.
  4. The lawyer warned his client not to commit perjury in court.
  5. The judge was outraged by the witness's blatant perjury.

Quotes

  • "Perjury is the basest and meanest injury a man can inflict upon himself. It is the worst sort of theft." - William Penn
  • "Perjury is the strongest of all proof to the contrary." - William Penn
  • "In our country perjury, the act of swearing falsely to tell the truth, is a grave crime because it undermines the integrity of our legal system." - Eric Schneiderman

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