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
Slander is a synonym for lie in libel topic. In some cases you can use "Slander" instead the word "Lie" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like disparagement, defamation, untruth.
Nearby Word: lied
Slander
Slander noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Lie is a synonym for slander in defamation topic. You can use "Lie" instead the word "Slander" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as scandalous remark.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| true | true lie | true slander |
| blatant | blatant lie | blatant slander |
| simple | simple lie | simple slander |
| outrageous | outrageous lie | outrageous slander |
| Other adjectives: horrible, transparent, new, malicious. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Also with Anne and George Boleyn, though Jane admits this was a lie she made up to slander them out of jealousy.
- As they explain in the first episode, "Your statement is a lie" is grounds for slander charges; "Your statement is bullshit", not so much.
Source: Cluster F Bomb / Live-Action TV -
Morally Bankrupt Banker: Justin, Christine's rival, is prepared to steal, cheat, lie, professionally slander, and flatter (in that order) to advance his career.
Source: Film / Drag Me to Hell
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