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pseudologize

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To speak in a pseudological way; to lie.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1965, J. NYIRÖ & C. IRÁNYI, A Contribution to the Interpretation of Ganser Symptoms Besides the features of hypomanic psychopathy there was a marked readiness to pseudologize, therefore his psychical examination required great patience.

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History

Etymology

From pseudology + -ize.