lying
n. uncountablen. the act of saying things that are not true. You do this when you want to trick someone or hide the truth.
n. the action of making a false statement with the intent to deceive. Often used to describe a habit or a specific instance of dishonesty.
Lying to your friends can ruin your relationship.
The politician's career ended after his persistent lying about the campaign funds was exposed by the press.
While some philosophers argue that lying is never morally permissible, others suggest that small deceptions can occasionally serve a greater social good by preventing unnecessary conflict.
lie (“to rest in a horizontal position”) + -ing.
lie (“to intentionally give false information”) + -ing.
lye. (a chemical liquid)
Often functions as a gerund; frequently paired with the verb 'stop' or 'start'.
He was lying on the floor.He was lying about his age.Learners often confuse the noun/gerund for 'telling a lie' with the present participle of 'lie' (to rest horizontally).