black lie en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined in contradistinction to white lie.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement made with malicious or unethical intent.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| black lies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
Coined in contradistinction to white lie.
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| black lies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |