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 …

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.

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

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. All the boys told lies about their …

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 …

[intransitive] (of a person or an animal) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting. She lay in bed listening to music. Lie there for a bit until you feel better. lie …

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

2 days ago · The psychology behind our surprising tolerance for deception is that we feel good about some lies, we avoid confrontation, and, in our families, lies were structural.

To take something lying down is to accept something bad, such as an insult or unfair treatment, without trying to fight against it. She likes to lie in [= sleep in] on Saturdays. The prisoners had …