leugen

Definitions of leugen
  1. noun
    a false statement
    synonyms: onwaarheid
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    onwaarheid
    a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
    paradox
    (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
    flinkerd, kleerkast, kneibel, knots, kokker, kokkerd, poteling
    a gross untruth; a blatant lie
    canard
    a deliberately misleading fabrication
    menistenleugentje
    a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead
    overdrijving
    making to seem more important than it really is
    trucage
    verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
    type of:
    bekendmaking, dictum, kennisgeving, opgaaf, opgave, uitspraak
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  2. noun
    a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
    synonyms: onwaarheid
    see moresee less
    types:
    flinkerd, kleerkast, kneibel, knots, kokker, kokkerd, poteling
    a gross untruth; a blatant lie
    type of:
    onwaarheid
    a false statement
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