TARADIDDLES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

taradiddles

noun

variants or tarradiddles

plural of taradiddle

as in lies

a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive his tales of adventure are peppered with tongue-in-cheek taradiddles and obvious fabrications

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Noun

The voters repudiated the president in every way, growing tired of his lies, corrupt administration, unqualified Cabinet members, tariffs, needless wars, ongoing inflation, and undignified and boorish behavior.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
But brands regularly build multimillion-dollar projects on the backs of the lies people tell about themselves.

— Sam Peskin, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of lies

Noun

Amused, the actor offered a gentle lesson in mixing the perfect vodka and orange juice—just one of countless tales this legendary hotel has collected over nearly a century.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
As always, a conversation with Moby is a fascinating journey, from lessons on fame to tales of hanging with David Bowie and Lou Reed.

— Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of tales

Noun

The histories, stories and insights into personalities will be lost forever.

— Gary Barron, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
When researchers tell stories about people who are victims of crimes—ranging from having an iPad stolen to being raped—such victims are seen as virtuous, more moral and more trustworthy than comparable people who have not been victimized.

— Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stories

Noun

Like all great fairy tales, the film’s period and setting are loose enough to grant its lessons a universal quality.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
The book features illustrations from Demelsa Haughton, who also illustrated Tori and the Muses and is known for her retelling of six Hans Christian Anderson fairy tales, among her many other works.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fairy tales

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