give the lie to

phrase

1

: to accuse of falsehood

2

: to show to be false, inaccurate, or invalid

Examples of give the lie to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That countries with nearly twice the number of billionaires per capita as the United States have thriving democracies should, however, give the lie to the idea that the superrich, by their mere existence, deform democracy. — Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for give the lie to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou