Lie and Withhold

Related words

Lie verb - To make a statement one knows to be untrue.

Show all Definitions

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

Nearby Word: lied

Withhold verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Show all Definitions

Lie and withhold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lie" instead a verb "Withhold".

Nearby Word: withholding

part	lie part	withhold part
sex	lie sex	withhold sex
truth	lie truth	withhold truth
status	lie status	withhold status
Other words: time, food, information, side, evidence.

Nitrobarb eliminates the subject's ability to lie or withhold information, but it's difficult to use because the questioning has to be specific and directed.

Source: Truth Serums
Tower of God: Kang Horyang's icon makes it impossible for him to lie, deceive and withhold the truth.

Source: Cannot Tell a Lie
The higher the ego score, the more likely it was to withhold abilities and/or outright lie to the player in order to fulfill its purpose.

Source: Empathic Weapon

Cite this Source

Withhold and Lie. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lie/withhold

Lie & Withhold. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lie/withhold>.

Withhold or Lie. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lie/withhold.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "lie" and "withhold" have occurred on timeline