Synonyms of 'lying' in British English
(noun)
Lying is something that I will not tolerate.
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(adjective)
that lying hound
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straight
, frank
, reliable
, straightforward
, sincere
, honest
, candid
, truthful
, forthright
, veracious
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in the sense of deceit
Definition
behaviour intended to deceive
The suspect was found guilty of theft, fraud and deceit on an incredible scale.
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cheating,
wile,
underhandednessin the sense of dishonest
Definition
not honest or fair
He had become rich by dishonest means.
Synonyms
cheating,
deceiving,
swindling,
knavish (archaic)
Synonyms of 'lying' in American English
(adjective)
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