She called him a dirty liar.
she knew he was a liar when he started claiming that he was an astronaut
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Count My Lies centers on compulsive liar Sloane Caraway, who bluffs her way into a job as a nanny for a gorgeous and charismatic couple, Violet and Jay Lockhart.—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025 One thing for sure is that Doute feels vindicated after The Valley Season 1 played out and she was accused of being a liar.—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025 These are people who lack empathy, are narcissists with a grandiose view of themselves, are pathological liars, have a constant need for stimulation, are manipulative, fail to feel remorse or guilt, and refuse to take responsibility for anything.—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025 The woman said Caldwell discovered the messages between her and his friend and allegedly started screaming at them, calling them liars.—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liar
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English lēogere, from lēogan to lie — more at lie
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of liar was
before the 12th century
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