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false witness

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A perjurer; a deceptive or misleading witness.
    countable, usually
  2. Deceptive public statements.
    countable, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“Near-synonyms: slander, calumny, libel, defamation, lying, lie⟳”
“to bear⟳ false witness”

to perjure oneself

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

false works false-heartedness false-memory syndrome falsecard falsedom falseface

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