liars
word · lemma: liar
/ˈɫaɪɝz/
LY-urz
/lˈaɪəz/
LY-uhz
Definition
People who tell lies; people who are not truthful.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly informal and usually negative; calling someone a 'liar' can be strong or rude. Common with 'all', 'such', or 'born' to emphasize dislike: 'They're all liars.' Not usually used for joking exaggeration.
Spanish: mentirososPortuguese (BR): mentirososPortuguese (PT): mentirososChinese (Simplified): 说谎者 - 撒谎的人Chinese (Traditional): 說謊者 - 撒謊的人Hindi: झूठेArabic: كاذبونBengali: মিথ্যাবাদীRussian: лжецыJapanese: 嘘つきVietnamese: kẻ nói dốiKorean: 거짓말쟁이Turkish: yalancılarUrdu: جھوٹےIndonesian: pembohong
Example Sentences
Children are sometimes called liars if they make up stories.
basic
No one likes to be friends with liars.
basic
You can't trust liars; they always find a way to twist the truth.
natural
All liars get caught eventually, even if it takes years.
natural
I can't stand liars; honesty means everything to me.
natural
Some people are liars and do not tell the truth.
basic