Lying
Lying noun - The deliberate act of deviating from the truth.
Verity
Verity noun - Agreement with fact or reality.
Usage example: the local tourist bureau is less concerned with the verity of the legend than the fact that it attracts visitors to the area
Both words in one sentence
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Living Lie Detector: Verity can infallibly tell when someone is lying, has no patience for any form of fiction, and can even see through high-level illusions.
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