"pathological liar" meaning in English

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Noun

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)
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