lying
Translation
lying, falsehood, untruthfulness
Examples
Lying is a bad habit.
Lying is a bad habit.
His constant lying destroyed our trust.
His constant lying destroyed our trust.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) as subject Lying is wrong.
((sb.'s)) ((noun)) His constant lying is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: falsehood, dishonesty, deception; Antonyms: truth, honesty
Etymology
From Old English 'lyge', related to the verb 'to lie' (tell an untruth).
Memory Tips
Remember the story of Pinocchio, whose nose grows with every act of lying.