an untruth; by implication a sham (often adverbially)

1. lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood

a. deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one)

b. deceit, fraud, wrong

1. fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb)

c. falsehood (injurious in testimony)

1. testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely

d. falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets)

e. lie, falsehood (in general)

1. false tongue

f. in vain