perjure
verb (used with object)
to render (oneself ) guilty of swearing falsely or of willfully making a false statement under oath or solemn affirmation.
have perjured
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present perfectof perjure.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Smith in recent weeks sent a target letter to the employee indicating that he may have "perjured himself" during a May appearance before the federal grand jury, the sources told the outlet.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2023
Investigating officials who may have perjured themselves about their diplomatic contacts also seems reasonable.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2017
And most important, that she may have perjured herself while testifying about it before a grand jury.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 19, 2015
But Stahr says Seward may later have perjured himself when he denied knowledge of alleged payoffs to help secure congressional approval of the purchase.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 26, 2012
It has now become very important to carry the case through and discover if possible who have perjured themselves, as they must learn how important it is for them to speak the truth.
From Letters from Port Royal Written at the Time of the Civil War (1862-1868) by Elizabeth Ware Pearson
