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(noun) prevarication, lie
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
(noun) lie
position or manner in which something is situated
(noun) Trygve Halvden Lie, Trygve Lie
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
(verb) lie
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
Don't lie to your parents; She lied when she told me she was only 29
(verb) lie
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
The sick man lay in bed all day; the books are lying on the shelf
assume a reclining position
lie down on the bed until you feel better
(verb) dwell, consist, lie, lie in
originate (in)
The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
(verb) lie
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
have a place in relation to something else
The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West; The responsibility rests with the Allies
(verb) lie
be and remain in a particular state or condition
lie dormant