given the lie

A form of give the lie — To respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duel.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of give the lie
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “given the lie,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/given%20the%20lie.

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