lying
lahy ing
- n the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
- v be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
- v be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
the books are lying on the shelf - v originate (in)
- v be and remain in a particular state or condition
- v tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
- v have a place in relation to something else
- v assume a reclining position
- The fine art of political prevarication is nothing less than ordinary, everyday lying writ large.
- In moderation, lying is a normal--even necessary--part of life.
- Lying is not seen as being morally reprehensible in any strong way.