perjure PUR-jer verb WS #31

to commit perjury; to willfully tell an untruth when giving evidence under oath in a court of law; to swear falsely

1. The politician's decision to perjure himself during the investigation ultimately led to his downfall.
2. Defense attorneys cannot knowingly allow their clients to perjure themselves on the witness stand.
3. She refused to perjure herself even though lying might have helped her friend's case.
4. The prosecutor argued that the defendant had attempted to perjure himself during his sworn testimony.
5. The witness was warned that if he chose to perjure himself, he could face serious criminal charges.