false witness

Example Sentences

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Mr. Ahamed, an unapologetic silver man, goes so far in his advocacy of remedial government action as to suborn the long-departed author of “Lombard Street,” published in 1873, to bear false witness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

She has been accused of bearing false witness with her assertion that one of the wealthiest religious organizations in the world is savvy enough to literally invest in influencers.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Under some circumstances, nearly every student facing a false witness confessed.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2019

There is a commandment not to bear false witness against your neighbor, but that does not mean every question deserves a full and honest answer.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2018

Okay, maybe “Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor” is only the eighth commandment, but it’s still pretty darn important.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy