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perjure

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "perjure" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

perjure

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perjure is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, perjure is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofperjure

1noun
  • A perjured person.
1verb
  • To knowingly and willfully make a false statement of witness while in court.

    Example: "He perjured himself."

  • To cause to violate an oath or a vow; to cause to make oath knowingly to what is untrue; to make guilty of perjury; to forswear; to corrupt.
  • To make a false oath to; to deceive by oaths and protestations.
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