liar
Translation
liar
Examples
He is such a terrible liar.
He is such a terrible liar.
Don't believe him, he's a liar.
Don't believe him, he's a liar.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) liar a person who tells lies He is a compulsive liar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fibber, deceiver, perjurer; Antonyms: truth-teller
Etymology
From Old English 'lēogan' (to lie) plus the agent noun suffix '-ar'.
Memory Tips
Think of the children's rhyme 'Liar, liar, pants on fire!' to remember its strong negative connotation.