truth serum

Example Sentences

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As the YouTube hit demonstrates, hot sauce isn’t just for daredevils and masochists: It’s a truth serum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

“You can put me on the rack, the truth serum, whatever. I did not do it. … I did not shoot those people,” Titus said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Though occasionally used in court, forensic hypnosis was no truth serum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023

But you know, if you really have me under truth serum and say, you know, how confident am I?

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2021

“The truth serum has revealed that while you may be a fool, you are no traitor. This interrogation is over. You may leave.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth