Ananism

/ˈænənɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A rare or obsolete term possibly referring to pathological lying or compulsive deception.

Etymology

From Ananias (biblical liar) + -ism (state, condition, practice); likely a learned or medical coining.

Kelly Says

If this word ever existed in medical texts, it's long forgotten—it might have been an attempt to create a psychiatric diagnosis for chronic liars!

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