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ananias

/ˌæn.əˈnaɪ.əs/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um mentiroso contumaz ou hipócrita, originado do personagem bíblico Ananias, que foi punido com a morte por mentir ao Espírito Santo.

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noun

/ˌæn.əˈnaɪ.əs/C2formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um mentiroso contumaz ou hipócrita, originado do personagem bíblico Ananias, que foi punido com a morte por mentir ao Espírito Santo.

A noun referring to a habitual liar, derived from a New Testament character who was struck dead for lying.

nome próprio

  1. A habitual liarC2formal

    A person who is known for telling lies frequently, derived from a New Testament figure who was punished for deceit.

    ptMentiroso

    • He was called an Ananias after his repeated false statements.
    • The politician was an Ananias, never telling the truth.
    • In literature, the character is portrayed as an Ananias.

    Sinônimosfabricatorfalsifierfibberliarperjurerprevaricatorstoryteller

Formas
  • ananiases plural form
  • ananiases' possessive plural form
  • ananias's possessive singular form