give the lie to

phrase

Synonyms of give the lie tonext
1
: to accuse of falsehood
2
: to show to be false, inaccurate, or invalid

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“Give the lie to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20the%20lie%20to. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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