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lie

/laɪ̯/
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A lie is a statement that is false and made with the intent to deceive. It is a deliberate act of spreading misinformation, often to gain an advantage or avoid consequences.

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Brainstorm lie

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"lie" as noun

1 - The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.

2 - The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.

3 - The position of a fetus in the womb.

"lie" as verb

1 - To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

2 - To be placed or situated.

3 - To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

"lie" as verb

1 - To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

2 - To convey a false image or impression.

3 - To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

"lie" as noun

1 - An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

2 - A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth

3 - Anything that misleads or disappoints.

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Synonyms
1 - lie
2 - deceive
3 - mislead
4 - dissemble
5 - prevaricate
6 - feign
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Antonyms
1 - tell the truth
2 - stand up
3 - rise
4 - speak
5 - declare
6 - verify
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Examples in Context

1 - He can lie like a dog without even blinking or looking nervous.

1 - Puede mentir como un bellaco sin siquiera parpadear ni ponerse nervioso.

2 - She asked me to lie for her, and I said nothing doing.

2 - Me pidió mentir por ella y yo le dije que de eso nada.

3 - They lie like a cheap watch whenever the press asks difficult questions.

3 - Mienten como un bellaco cada vez que la prensa hace preguntas difíciles.

4 - You lie like a dog every time you talk about your ex-boss.

4 - Mientes como un bellaco cada vez que hablas de tu antiguo jefe.

5 - If you lie now, you might really corner yourself later on.

5 - Si mientes ahora, podrías meterte en un rincón más adelante.

6 - Teenagers sometimes lie like a cheap watch to avoid getting into trouble.

6 - Los adolescentes a veces mienten como un bellaco para evitar meterse en problemas.

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Animation Lying GIF

Animation Lying GIF

Lie Detector GIF

Lie Detector GIF

You Lyin Lauren Lake GIF by Lauren Lake's Paternity Court

You Lyin Lauren Lake GIF by Lauren Lake's Paternity Court

Disney Lying GIF by Anne Horel

Disney Lying GIF by Anne Horel

Liar Lie GIF by Fluffy Friends

Liar Lie GIF by Fluffy Friends

Kathy Bates Lies GIF

Kathy Bates Lies GIF
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