falsely testify

Frequency: 7.610.5 per million words

to give false evidence under oath in a court of law

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Examples (10)

  • The witness was charged with perjury for falsely testifying about the defendant's whereabouts.
  • She refused to falsely testify against her friend, despite pressure from prosecutors.
  • The detective discovered that the key witness had falsely testified to protect the real culprit.
  • Anyone who falsely testifies in court faces serious criminal charges.
  • The trial was overturned when it was revealed that three witnesses had falsely testified.
  • He was convicted of perjury after falsely testifying under oath about his involvement.
  • The lawyer warned his client never to falsely testify, as it would only make matters worse.
  • Several people were imprisoned for falsely testifying in the high-profile murder case.
  • The judge reminded all witnesses of the severe penalties for falsely testifying.
  • When confronted with evidence, the witness admitted to falsely testifying out of fear.