Lying and Sure

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Lying adjective - Telling or containing lies.

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Sure is an antonym for lying.

Sure adjective - Worthy of one's trust.

Usage example: a sister is a sure friend for life

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Lying is an antonym for sure.

Nearby Word: surely

Sure enough, Turnbull accuses the ex-wife of lying and confirms the unfavorable date of July.

Source: Lying to the Perp
Even he's not sure if it was—he claims to truly be their friend, but even he admits it's hard to outgrow his lying habit, and he's not sure of who he is anymore.

Source: Literature / The Beyonders
Of particular note is Simon Pietrovich, who didn't take his death lying down when his base is attacked by vampires - instead he made sure he had a lot of company at the Gates.

Source: Do Not Go Gentle

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