Lie and Subtlety

Lie

Lie noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.

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Subtlety and lie are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subtlety" instead a noun "Lie".

Nearby Word: lied

Subtlety noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

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Lie and subtlety are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lie" instead a noun "Subtlety".

Nearby Words: subtle, subtleness

similar	similar lie	similar subtlety
total	total lie	total subtlety
single	single lie	single subtlety
clever	clever lie	clever subtlety
Other adjectives: wonderful, beautiful.

Cordelia gets a greatsword named "Subtlety" that grants her minor healing powers, doubles as a lie detector, and is actually very light when in her hands.

Source: Weapon of Choice

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