liar
ˈlaɪər
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Definition of liar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

habitual deceiverperson who tells falsehoods
  • Everyone knew he was a liar and avoided trusting him..
  • She called him a liar when she found out the truth.
  • The politician was labeled a liar by the media.
deceiver fibber
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Expressions with liar

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person who lies openly and shamelessly
Everyone knew he was a bald-faced liar.
person who lies easily as if it is natural
Everyone knows he is a born liar.
person who lies completely without shame or exception
Everyone knew he was an out-and-out liar.
used to accuse someone of lying
When he denied it, she shouted, 'Liar liar pants on fire!'
expresses distrust in someone's honesty or situation's truth
When he promised to change, she said, 'The devil is a liar.'
person who lies openly and without shame
He is a barefaced liar and nobody trusts him.

Origin of liar

Old English, lēogan (to lie) + -er (agent noun)

Terms with liar included in their meaning

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liar
person who lies or misleads others
liar
person who creates false stories or lies
liar
person who lies or falsifies
habitual liar
person who exaggerates or lies habitually
shameless liar
person who lies openly and without shame
habitual liar
person who lies habitually and naturally
deception
person known for being a masterful liar

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  1. French:menteur, ...
  2. German:Lügner, ...
  3. Italian:mentitore, ...
  4. Spanish:embustero, ...
  5. Portuguese:mentiroso, ...
  6. Chinese:骗子, ...
  7. Japanese:嘘つき, ...
  8. Arabic:كَذَّاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:שַׁקְרָן, ...
  10. Russian:лжец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:брехун, ...
  12. Hindi:झूठा, ...

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