noun
a false statement made with intent to deceive
verb
to speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, with intent to deceive
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It is unethical to tell a lie in a professional setting.
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I can't believe he told such a big lie about what happened.
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Don't listen to him, he's just spinning a lie to cover his tracks.
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The painting's beauty was so captivating, it almost seemed to lie beyond reality.