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Perjure

To cause to violate an oath or a vow; to cause to make oath knowingly to what is untrue; to make guilty of perjury; to forswear; to corrupt; -- often used reflexively; as, he perjured himself.

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Lie 76% connected

See Lye.

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Depone 72% connected

To lay, as a stake; to wager.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Depose 72% connected

To lay down; to divest one's self of; to lay aside.

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Swear 72% connected

To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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