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truthtellers
[/ˈtruːθˌtelərz/]
noun
pl: N/A (already plural)
contadores da verdade
1.
People who tell the truth; individuals known for honesty and sincerity
The truthtellers in the group refused to participate in the deception.
Os contadores da verdade no grupo recusaram-se a participar da enganação.
2.
In logic puzzles, entities that always state true propositions
In this puzzle, truthtellers always answer honestly while liars always deceive.
Neste quebra-cabeça, os contadores da verdade sempre respondem honestamente enquanto mentirosos enganam.
NYC Slang
straight-shooters
Synonyms
honest people
truth-speakers
sincere individuals
veracious persons
Antonyms
liars
deceivers
fabricators
dishonest people
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contadores da verdade
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
contadores de verdades
Alternative construction used in European Portuguese
General
pessoas honestas
More general/colloquial alternative meaning honest people
Related Idioms & Phrases
tell it like it is
speak truth to power
call a spade a spade
lay it on the line
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