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To give the lie to

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	To charge with falsehood; as, the man gave him the lie.
	To reveal to be false; as, a man's actions may give the lie to his words.

See also: Lie Lie

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The archdeacon hesitated for a moment, then he allowed a gloomy smile to escape, which seemed to give the lie to his response: "

Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context

A fierce cry seemed to give the lie to her favourable report: the clothed hyena rose up, and stood tall on its hind-feet.

Jane Eyre by Bronte, Charlotte View in context

The big Tahitian smiled and nodded, his black eyes, soft and deer- like, seeming to give the lie to so belligerent a nature.

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