The Liar’s Dividend

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Pronunciation: /ðə ˈlaɪərz ˈdɪvɪˌdɛnd/

Definitions of the liar’s dividend

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 The liar's dividend is the loss of trust.

A2 The liar's dividend can have serious consequences on relationships.

B1 The liar's dividend often results in people questioning everything the person says.

B2 The liar's dividend can lead to a reputation of dishonesty.

C1 The liar's dividend is a cost that comes with deceiving others.

C2 The liar's dividend is the price one pays for not being truthful.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

Example Sentences

A1 The liar's dividend behavior is not tolerated in this classroom.

A2 She was caught in the act of the liar's dividend scheme.

B1 The company suffered financial losses due to the liar's dividend tactics.

B2 The politician's reputation was tarnished by the liar's dividend scandal.

C1 The CEO's career was ruined by the liar's dividend revelations.

C2 The consequences of the liar's dividend strategy were far-reaching and damaging.

Examples of the liar’s dividend in a Sentence

formal The liar's dividend is the temporary benefit gained from deceiving others, but it always comes with consequences.

informal You might think you're getting away with it, but the liar's dividend will catch up to you eventually.

slang Don't be fooled by the liar's dividend - it's never worth it in the end.

figurative The liar's dividend is like a poisoned apple - enticing at first, but ultimately destructive.

Grammatical Forms of the liar’s dividend

past tense

the liar's dividends

plural

the liars' dividend

comparative

more liar's dividend

superlative

most liar's dividend

present tense

the liar's dividend

future tense

will be the liar's dividend

perfect tense

has been the liar's dividend

continuous tense

is being the liar's dividend

singular

the liar's dividend

positive degree

the liar's dividend

infinitive

to be the liar's dividend

gerund

being the liar's dividend

participle

the liar's dividend

Origin and Evolution of the liar’s dividend

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'the liar’s dividend' likely originated from the concept of benefiting from spreading falsehoods or lies.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term has come to represent the unintended consequences that arise when lies are believed or spread, leading to further deceit and manipulation.