Lie and Misrepresentation

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.

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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