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Mendacious

Definition

(formal, derogatory) Intentionally dishonest or deceitful in what one says; giving false information with the intention of deceiving. Typically used to describe statements or actions that are deliberately misleading or untruthful.

Example Sentences

1The politician's mendacious claims about the economy were widely criticized by fact-checkers and economists.
2Is it possible to distinguish between a genuinely mistaken belief and a mendacious statement, or are they functionally equivalent in public discourse?
3The company's mendacious advertising campaign was eventually exposed, leading to a significant loss of public trust.
4Avoid using mendacious language in your academic writing; instead, focus on presenting a clear and honest argument.
5There is a long history of mendacious rhetoric in politics, from ancient Greece to modern-day propaganda.

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