Lie
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
Misrepresentation is a synonym for lie in true topic. In some cases you can use "Misrepresentation" instead a noun "Lie", when it comes to topics like defamation, falsification, untruth.
Nearby Word: lied
Misrepresentation
Misrepresentation noun - A misleading falsehood.
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Synonyms for Misrepresentation
Lie is a synonym for misrepresentation in falsehood topic. You can use "Lie" instead a noun "Misrepresentation", if it concerns topics such as true, defamation, falsification.
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Related pairs
- exaggeration and lie
- exaggeration and misrepresentation
- fiction and lie
- fiction and misrepresentation
- falsehood and lie
- falsehood and misrepresentation
- deception and lie
- deception and misrepresentation
- story and lie
- story and misrepresentation
- tale and lie
- tale and misrepresentation
- slander and lie
- slander and misrepresentation
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