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lie
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Tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive WordNet 3.0
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To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive. Wiktionary
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She lied when she told me she was only 29 WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Don't lie to your parents WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
While a principle-based approach might claim that lying is always morally wrong, the casuist would argue that, depending upon the details of the case, lying might or might not be illegal or unethical. The casuist might conclude that a person is wrong to lie in legal testimony under oath, but might argue that lying actually is the best moral choice if the lie saves a life. WP. Wiktionary
When Pinocchio lies, his nose grows. Wiktionary
If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty. Wiktionary
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