as in lied
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
during the hearings the witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend
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lied
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Throughout history governments have sometimes lied, especially during wars.—
Max Hastings,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
What the warrant reveals The 18‑page warrant says a Glen Rose police officer contacted Tarrant County detectives in mid‑February 2026, alleging Laura lied about her son's medical history to obtain an unnecessary feeding tube in June 2025.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Prevaricated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevaricated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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