Associations to the word «Mendacious»

Wiktionary

MENDACIOUS, adjective. (of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.
MENDACIOUS, adjective. (of a statement etc) False or untrue.

Dictionary definition

MENDACIOUS, adjective. Given to lying; "a mendacious child".
MENDACIOUS, adjective. Intentionally untrue; "a mendacious statement".

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky