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liar

[lahy-er] / ˈlaɪ ər /


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She also called Smith “a liar and a fraud.”

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

“Ye’s lawyers called him a liar, a fraud, and a malingerer in court. His medical records, bank records, and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified,” said attorney Ronald Zambrano in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Emil Michael, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, last week called Amodei a liar for mischaracterizing the Pentagon’s offer and accused him of trying to play God.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

No more adjustable-rate mortgages and liar loans to subprime borrowers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The only time she cried was after she went to Eberechi’s house to tell her that Ugwu had died and Eberechi screamed and called her a liar; at nights those screams rang in Olanna’s head.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie