Synonyms for

Lies

Verb / laɪz / Another word for lies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To tell a false statement or not tell the truth.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

untruth falsehood deception prevarication

Informal

fib whopper tall tale stretch

Literary

fabrication fiction mendacity

Antonyms

truth honesty veracity candor sincerity frankness

Common collocations

  • tell a lie
  • white lie
  • outright lie
  • blatant lie
  • little lie
  • half-truth
  • damnable lie

Word family

noun lie
verb lie
adjective lying
adverb falsely

Usage note

The word 'lie' refers to an intentional falsehood. Be careful not to confuse it with 'lie' meaning to recline.

Example sentences

  1. He lies to his teacher about finishing his homework.
  2. She lies about her grades to her parents.
  3. My little brother lies all the time about eating his vegetables.
  4. He lies about his job to impress his friends.
  5. She lies to her boyfriend about her whereabouts.

Quotes

  • A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. - Mark Twain
  • There are three types of lies -- lies, damn lies, and statistics. - Benjamin Disraeli
  • A lie told often enough becomes the truth. - Vladimir Lenin

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