English Explanatory Dictionary

give the lie to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reveal or prove (something) to be false; to refute.

Pronunciation

en-au-give the lie to.ogg

Word forms

give the lie to gives the lie to giving the lie to gave the lie to given the lie to

Synonyms

give lie to put the lie to put lie to put to lie belie contradict
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