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
Misstatement is a synonym for lie in true topic. In some cases you can use "Misstatement" instead a noun "Lie", when it comes to topics like untruth.
Nearby Word: lied
Misstatement
Misstatement noun - A statement that contains a mistake.
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Synonyms for Misstatement
Lie is a synonym for misstatement in true topic. You can use "Lie" instead a noun "Misstatement", if it concerns topics such as misrepresentation.
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Misstatement and Lie. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lie/misstatement
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