liar

/ˈlaɪ.ɚ/

nounli · ar

A LIAR says “LIE,” then adds an “R” at the end: LIE + R = LIAR.

Yes, it's liar. Remember it’s LIE + R (not “lair” like an animal’s home).

Definition

  1. nouna person who tells lies or does not tell the truth

Examples

  • He realized the story was made up and called the man a liar.
  • If you keep changing your answer, people may think you are a liar.
  • The detective proved the suspect was a liar by checking the facts.

Synonyms

fibberstorytellerdeceiverdishonest personprevaricator

Antonyms

truth-tellerhonest person

Translations

ES mentiroso/mentirosaPT mentiroso/mentirosaFR menteur/menteuse

Common misspellings

lairlierlyarliorliarrlyerliareliar

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