lied
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/liːd/
English
Definitions
noun
- An art song, sung in German and accompanied on the piano.
verb
- To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.“If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.”
- To convey a false image or impression.“Photographs often lie.”
- To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.“Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.”
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Synonyms
prevaricateprouddareddeceiveddenieddeniesdissemblediieiiednibelungenprevaricatedrejectedfabricatedmisledfibbedfalsifiedtricked