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mendacious

/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does mendacious mean?

adjective

Given to lying or deceitful; untruthful. Characterized by a tendency to lie or deceive.

Example

"The politician's mendacious claims about the economy were exposed by the media."

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