gave the lie to

A form of give the lie to — To reveal or prove (something) to be false; to refute.

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Meanings

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  1. pastsimple past of give the lie to
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APA

gave the lie to. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20the%20lie%20to

MLA

“gave the lie to.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20the%20lie%20to. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave the lie to,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20the%20lie%20to.

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