perjure
verb (used with object)
to render (oneself ) guilty of swearing falsely or of willfully making a false statement under oath or solemn affirmation.
are perjuring
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present progressiveof perjure.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The intent to deceive is a lie. And if you lie to the American people in a Senate-confirmed position, you are perjuring yourself and perjury is considered a high crime and misdemeanor,” Mr. Judd said.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
