Meaning of mendacious in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    mendacious

    Definitions

    1. given to lying

    Examples

    • « a lying witness »
    • « a mendacious child »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. intentionally untrue

    Examples

    • « a mendacious statement »

    Synonyms

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