Lie The fictional character Pinocchio is a common depiction of a liar. A lie is an assertion that is believed to be false, typically used with the intention of deceiving or misleading someone. …

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

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

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.

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

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 …

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

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 …

Lie definition: a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth.. See examples of LIE used in a sentence.

I told a lie when I said I liked her haircut. (Definition of lie from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)