Perfidy (n)
pur-fid-ee
The state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.
A much nicer way of calling someone a liar.
Example sentences
“He lived his lies so well he was unaware of his perfidy”
“They’re well known for their perfidy, you won’t buy a bargain there.”
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