noun / verb
lie
LYE/laɪ/
An intentionally false statement, or the act of making one.
The man lies by blaming another person for the vase he broke.
Etymology
Old English leogan meant “deceive, belie, betray,” connecting this verb with deliberate deception. The selected meaning expresses that deception through intentionally untrue speech; the word’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
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More examples
- Her story turned out to be a lie.
- They lied about where they had been.
- Lying to your friends can damage their trust.
Forms
lie · lies · lied · lying
Similar words
- falsehood
- A more formal noun for an untrue statement.
- fabrication
- Fabrication suggests an invented story or account rather than any deliberate untruth.