"pathological liar" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pathological liars [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pathological liar (plural pathological liars)
  1. (psychology) A person who tells lies frequently and compulsively. Categories (topical): People, Psychology Related terms: confabulator, fraudster (english: not to be confused; differing neuropsychological mechanisms)
    Sense id: en-pathological_liar-en-noun-kmmJTbWE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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