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lying Synonyms

Another word for lying

Choosing another word for lying depends on context, so the 31 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or practice of telling a deliberate falsehood or untruth with the intent to deceive.

Usage Example

"Persistent dishonesty eroded the trust between the business partners over time."

Strongest
dishonesty
deceit
deception
falsehood
Strong
mendacity
prevarication
untruthfulness
fibbing
fabrication
duplicity

• adjective (Context 2)

Habitually telling lies; deceitful, untruthful, or dishonest.

Usage Example

"The detective quickly saw through the suspect's untruthful alibi and pressed for the truth."

Strongest
untruthful
deceitful
dishonest
mendacious
false
Strong
duplicitous
deceptive
untrue
perfidious
two-faced

• adjective (Context 3)

Positioned, resting, or situated horizontally or flat on a surface.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist demonstrated exercises to be performed from a recumbent position on the mat."

Strongest
recumbent
reclining
Strong
prone
supine
prostrate
horizontal
flat
sprawled

• noun (Context 4)

The state or act of resting or remaining in a horizontal, recumbent position.

Usage Example

"Prolonged reclining in a hospital bed can lead to muscle stiffness and poor circulation."

Strongest
reclining
Strong
recumbency
repose
resting

Opposites of lying

The opposite of lying shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

standing
truthful
truthfulness
honesty
honest
upright
veracity
veracious
See all opposites of lying

• Nearby Words

lycra
lye
lygodium
lying
lyme
lymegrass
lymphatic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lying. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lying
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