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perjure

verb

/ˈpɜːrdʒər/

Meaning

To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.

He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.

lie, falsify, deceive, mislead, misrepresent

testify truthfully, confess

perjure oneself, perjure in court

to obtain or gain possession of something

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Describe or portray (something) precisely.

To drink something slowly, taking only small amounts at a time.