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mendacity

noun
/mɛnˈdæsəti/

Meaning

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

Example Sentences

The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

Synonyms

falsehood, deceit, dishonesty, fabrication

Antonyms

truth, honesty, integrity

Collocations

culture of mendacity, political mendacity, blatant mendacity

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