lie detector
noun
: a polygraph for detecting physiological evidence (such as change in heart rate) of the tension that accompanies lying
Examples of lie detector in a Sentence
The murder suspect failed a lie detector test.
hooked the suspect up to a lie detector before interrogating him about the robbery
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Filmed in conjunction with Grande and Erivo’s joint Vanity Fair cover story, the lie detector test also gave the R.E.M. Beauty founder an opportunity to set the record straight on numerous plastic surgery rumors that have followed her over the past couple of years.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
And last season’s bonus episode saw cast members take a lie detector test, which divulged that the Oppenheim Group founder still had feelings for Stause.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
But while Kyle talked up the accuracy of the lie detectors, they have been called into question since the show was axed almost immediately after Dymond took his own life.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
And does this critical investigation require a DNA test, a lie detector test, or both?
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2024
And last season’s bonus episode saw cast members take a lie detector test, which divulged that the Oppenheim Group founder still had feelings for Stause.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
But while Kyle talked up the accuracy of the lie detectors, they have been called into question since the show was axed almost immediately after Dymond took his own life.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
And does this critical investigation require a DNA test, a lie detector test, or both?
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
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lie detector
noun
: a polygraph for detecting physiological evidence (as change in heart rate) of the tension that accompanies lying
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