143 Synonyms for Lie: lay, prevarication

lie (143 synonym found)

Lie has 143 synonyms. The top synonyms for lie are lay, prevarication, untruth, azimuth, bearing, yarn, mendacity, hold and 135 more. Another word for lie is lay. Browse the full list below.

Lie is commonly confused — see lie vs. lay.

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What is a synonym for lie?

A common synonym for lie is lay. Other synonyms include prevarication, untruth, azimuth, bearing.

How many synonyms does lie have?

Lie has 143 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does lie mean?

(v): to be in a horizontal position; to be placed or situated Example: "photos often lie." (n): an intentionally false statement; a falsehood; a statement intended to deceive, even if literally true;

Definition of lie:

(v) : to be in a horizontal position; to be placed or situated

"photos often lie."

(n) : an intentionally false statement; a falsehood; a statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth

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