English Explanatory Dictionary

bear false witness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To give an untrue testimony; to lie despite one's oath e.g. in court.

Word forms

bear false witness bears false witness bearing false witness bore false witness borne false witness

Etymology

See bear witness and false witness.

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