Lie
Lie noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.
Old wives' tale and lie are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Old wives' tale" instead a noun "Lie".
Nearby Word: lied
Old wives' tale
Old wives' tale noun - A false idea or belief.
Usage example: the belief that going outside with wet hair will cause you to catch cold is just an old wives' tale
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Synonyms for Old wives' tale
Lie and old wives' tale are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lie" instead a noun phrase "Old wives' tale".
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