a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

[ Syn: prevarication ]

Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

[ Syn: lie , trygve lie , trygve halvden lie ]

position or manner in which something is situated

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; The sick man lay in bed all day; the books are lying on the shelf'

originate (in); The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country

[ Syn: dwell , consist , lie in ]

be and remain in a particular state or condition; lie dormant'

tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; Don't lie to your parents; She lied when she told me she was only 29'

have a place in relation to something else; The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West; The responsibility rests with the Allies

[ Syn: rest ]

assume a reclining position; lie down on the bed until you feel better

[ Syn: lie down ]