pseudologize

English

Etymology

From pseudology +‎ -ize.

Verb

pseudologize (third-person singular simple present pseudologizes, present participle pseudologizing, simple past and past participle pseudologized)

1. To speak in a pseudological way; to lie.
   • 2010, Dr. Koshary, Love And Disdain, page 1

     ...strange conversations during which people attempt to wrap their brains around the idea that I pseudologize for a living.

   • 1965, J. NYIRÖ & C. IRÁNYI, A Contribution to the Interpretation of Ganser Symptoms

     Besides the features of hypomanic psychopathy there was a marked readiness to pseudologize, therefore his psychical examination required great patience.

   • 1897, The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania, page 1

     However, my trolly being slightly off I'm but auspiciously conspicuous; My presence makes me such, So lend your ears while I pseudologize.

See also

pseudologise