Perjure Meaning in English
word
ˈpɝdʒɝ
PUR-jer
pˈɜːdʒjɔː
PUR-jaw
Definition
To knowingly tell a lie after promising to tell the truth, especially in a court of law.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and legal term, used in contexts involving law or courts. Common phrases: 'perjure oneself'; it's always reflexive. Don't confuse with 'lie' (general). 'Perjury' is the noun.
Spanish: perjurarPortuguese (BR): perjurarPortuguese (PT): perjurarChinese (Simplified): 作伪证Chinese (Traditional): 作偽證Hindi: झूठी गवाही देनाArabic: يحنث باليمينBengali: মিথ্যা শপথ করা - আদালতে শপথভঙ্গ করাRussian: давать ложные показания - лжесвидетельствоватьJapanese: 偽証するVietnamese: khai man - làm chứng gianKorean: 위증하다Turkish: yalan yere yemin etmek - mahkemede yalan söylemekUrdu: جھوٹی گواہی دیناIndonesian: bersumpah palsu - memberikan keterangan palsu
Example Sentences
He did not want to perjure himself in court.
basic
If you perjure yourself, you can go to jail.
basic
She refused to perjure herself for anyone.
basic
He's not the type to perjure himself, even under pressure.
natural
Lawyers warn witnesses not to perjure themselves during testimony.
natural
Some people accidentally perjure themselves by forgetting details.
natural