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liar

/ˈlaɪ.ər/
li · ar
Plural:liars
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Adjective:lying
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1

A person who tells lies or knowingly makes false statements with the intent to deceive.

Example

"Once he was caught fabricating the financial records, his colleagues knew he was a liar and could no longer trust him."

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• Rhymes for liar

• Nearby Words

liaise
liaison
liao
liar
liard
liard river
liatris

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'leogere', an agent noun from the verb 'leogan' (to lie or tell an untruth), from Proto-Germanic '*leugana'. The modern spelling with '-ar' instead of '-er' became standard in Early Modern English, influenced by French-derived agent nouns like 'beggar'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liar
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