lie detector

as in polygraph
an instrument for detecting physical signs of the tension that goes with lying hooked the suspect up to a lie detector before interrogating him about the robbery

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Recent Examples of lie detector Those who tried Silk vs. milk could then take a lie detector done by polygraph specialist John Grogan. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025 According to one lawyer, his client proved his innocence with a lie detector test. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 That illusion is enough to fool even a lie detector. Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The lie detector consists of the blind monk from the crucifix room at the Vatican and a cup of seltzer water. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lie detector

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“Lie detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lie%20detector. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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