mendaciously (C2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /mɛnˈdeɪʃəsli/

Definition

In a way that is not truthful; falsely or dishonestly.

Examples

• The politician mendaciously denied any involvement in the scandal, despite overwhelming evidence.

• She mendaciously claimed to have lost her wallet to avoid paying for dinner.

• The witness testified mendaciously, hoping to protect the accused.

Synonyms of mendaciously

Words with a similar meaning to mendaciously:

• falsely
• dishonestly
• deceptively
• untruthfully

Antonyms of mendaciously

Words with the opposite meaning to mendaciously:

• truthfully
• honestly

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