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Meaning of lies
The primary meaning of the word "lies" is false statements or untruths.
Etymology of lies
The word "lies" comes from Old English and Germanic roots, with its modern usage evolving from the Old English word "lēas" and the Old Norse word "lýgr", both meaning "false" or "untrue"
Historically, the word has been used to describe intentional falsehoods, and its usage has expanded to encompass various forms of deception and dishonesty
Synonyms
falsehoods
deceptions
misstatements
fabrications
untruths
dishonesties
dishonest claims
misrepresentations
deceit
dishonesty
falsities
falsifications
distortions
exaggerations
prevarications
fibs
tall tales
whoppers
canards
humbugs
fallacies
fictions
inventions
myths
calumnies
slanders
defamations
perjuries
false statements
false claims
false pretenses
Definitions
- A false statement made with the intention to deceive or manipulate
- * An intentionally false statement, especially one that is meant to deceive or manipulate
- * Something that is not true, but is presented as if it were
Usage Examples
- The politician was accused of telling lies about his opponent during the debate
- * The child told lies about eating all his vegetables to avoid getting in trouble
- * The company's lies about the safety of their product led to a major scandal
Antonyms
truths
facts
realities
honesty
veracities
sincerity
candor
frankness
openness
transparency
authenticity
genuineness
accuracy
correctness
validity
verifications
confirmations
affirmations
acknowledgments