Fallacy and Lie

Fallacy

Fallacy noun - A false idea or belief.

Usage example: the once-common fallacy that girls just weren't any good at math

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Lie and fallacy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lie" instead a noun "Fallacy".

Lie noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.

Usage example: he wanted to deny the accusation, but he couldn't tell a lie

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Fallacy and lie are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fallacy" instead a noun "Lie".

Nearby Word: lied

particular	particular fallacy	particular lie
similar	similar fallacy	similar lie
complete	complete fallacy	complete lie
total	total fallacy	total lie
Other adjectives: original, true, single, obvious, simple, big, possible, ridiculous, occasional, giant.

Individual Scorpions are trained specifically how to spin this logical fallacy to their advantage; since everyone expects a Scorpion to be untrustworthy, they can lie by telling the truth.

Source: Appeal to Inherent Nature

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