Perjuring Meaning in English
word · lemma: perjure
Definition
To lie or make false statements under oath, especially in a court of law.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/legal term used mainly in legal contexts. 'Perjuring yourself' is committing the crime, not just any lie. Collocates: 'perjuring himself/herself', 'accused of perjuring'. Not the same as 'lying' (which is general), 'perjure' is always under oath.
Spanish: perjurarse - cometer perjurioPortuguese (BR): fazer falso testemunho - cometer perjúrioPortuguese (PT): cometer perjúrio - prestar falso testemunhoChinese (Simplified): 作伪证Chinese (Traditional): 做偽證Hindi: झूठी गवाही देनाArabic: ارتكاب شهادة زورBengali: মিথ্যা সাক্ষ্য দেওয়াRussian: дача ложных показанийJapanese: 偽証することVietnamese: khai man trước tòaKorean: 위증하다Turkish: yalan yere yemin etmekUrdu: جھوٹی گواہی دیناIndonesian: bersumpah palsu
Example Sentences
He was caught perjuring himself during the trial.
basic
Perjuring in court is a serious crime.
basic
She denied perjuring herself.
basic
He risked going to prison by perjuring himself to protect his friend.
natural
By perjuring, you're not just lying, you're breaking the law.
natural
No one thought he’d risk perjuring himself over something so minor.
natural