simple past tense of give lie to

Synonym of give the lie to

(intransitive) To be deferred to a future occasion.

To be readily available, at hand. / To be an obstacle.

(rare) a lie told to oneself

(obsolete) To lie flat; to be extended at full length.

A lie told by a police officer in order to get someone to comply with his or her wishes, thereby avoiding the use of force. / A lie told to protect the reputation of one's group or organization.

(intransitive) to be desolate, to be a wasteland

(transitive) To leave a problematic situation untouched; to fail to react to prevent further harm.

A polite lie told in a text, on the phone, or through a similar electronic medium that provides an excuse for why one is unavailable.