Pronunciations (2)
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/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/
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mɛnˈdeɪʃəs
Adjective
Lying, untruthful or dishonest.
Usage- of a person
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He was dismissed as a mendacious witness.
False or untrue.
Usage- of a statement
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mendacious propaganda
utterly mendacious
More examples (1)
The report was filled with mendacious claims.
Adjective
given to lying
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a mendacious child
intentionally untrue
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a mendacious statement