Definition of PREVARICATOR

prevaricator

Meanings

Plural: prevaricators

Noun

  • a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
  • One who prevaricates.
  • An orator at the University of Cambridge fulfilling a similar function to the terrae filius at Oxford.

Origin / Etymology

From prevaricate + -or or Latin praevaricator: compare French prévaricateur.

Synonyms

liar

Antonyms

square shooter

Scrabble Score: 19

prevaricator is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
prevaricator is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prevaricator is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

prevaricator is a valid Words With Friends word