perjure
UK/'pɜːdʒə/US/'pә:dʒә/
GREB1
Definitions
v.
To lie deliberately while under oath (usually perjure oneself)
作伪证，发假誓
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedper- (here 'falsely, in violation of') + jur (swear) = to swear falsely. Almost always reflexive: perjure oneself.
Root jur still carries 75 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
He admitted he had perjured himself to protect his brother.
- 2.
Witnesses who perjure themselves can face criminal charges.