Lies: meaning, definitions and examples

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lies

[ laɪz ]

^{Context #1}

telling untruths

False statements made with the intention to deceive others.

Synonyms

deception, falsehoods, untruths

Examples of usage

He was caught in a web of lies.
She couldn't distinguish between truth and lies.

^{Context #2}

present tense

To make false statements with the intention to deceive.

Synonyms

deceive, fabricate, mislead

Examples of usage

He lies about his whereabouts.
She lies to avoid punishment.

Translations

Translations of the word "lies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mentiras

🇮🇳 झूठ

🇩🇪 Lügen

🇮🇩 kebohongan

🇺🇦 брехня

🇵🇱 kłamstwa

🇯🇵 嘘 (うそ)

🇫🇷 mensonges

🇪🇸 mentiras

🇹🇷 yalanlar

🇰🇷 거짓말 (거짓말)

🇸🇦 أكاذيب

🇨🇿 lži

🇸🇰 klamstvá

🇨🇳 谎言 (huǎngyán)

🇸🇮 laži

🇮🇸 lygar

🇰🇿 өтірік

🇬🇪 სიცრუე

🇦🇿 yalanlar

🇲🇽 mentiras

Word origin

The word 'lies' originated from the Old English word 'lyge' meaning a false statement. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both the act of telling untruths and the false statements themselves. The concept of lying has been present in human communication since ancient times, with various moral and ethical implications attached to it.

See also: liar, lie, lien, lying, underlying.