lie, prevaricate, equivocate, palter, fib mean to tell an untruth. lie is the blunt term, imputing dishonesty.

A lie is an assertion that is believed to be false, typically used with the intention of deceiving or misleading someone. [1][2][3] The practice of communicating lies is called lying. A person who …

A lie is something that someone says or writes which they know is untrue. "Who else do you work for?"—"No one."—"That's a lie." I've had enough of your lies.

2 days ago · lie (third-person singular simple present lies, present participle lying, simple past and past participle lied) When Pinocchio lies, his nose grows. If you are found to have lied in court, you could …

LIE meaning: 1. to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface: 2. If something lies in a particular…. Learn more.

v.t. to bring about or affect by lying (often used reflexively): to lie oneself out of a difficulty; accustomed to lying his way out of difficulties. Idioms lie in one's throat or teeth, to lie grossly or maliciously: If she …

When you don't tell the truth, you lie. You also lie down when you're sleepy and wonder what lies ahead of you.

Lie definition: To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline.

A barefaced lie is one that is obviously a lie to those hearing it. A Big Lie is a lie which attempts to trick the victim into believing something major which will likely be contradicted by some information the …

To lay or place one's self in a recumbent or prostrate position; take a reclining posture: often followed by down when entire prostration is intended: as, to lie back in a chair; to lie down on the ground.