big lie, the
            1. a gross falsification or misrepresentation of
               the facts, with constant repetition and
               embellishment to lend credibility
            2. the propaganda technique, as in politics, of
               using this device


         lie{2} vi. lied, ly'ing
            1.  a) to make a statement that one knows is
               false, esp. with intent to deceive b) to make
               such statements habitually
            2. to give a false impression; deceive one
               [statistics can lie]
          vt. to bring, put, accomplish, etc. by lying [to
         lie oneself into office]
          n.
            1. a false statement or action, esp. one made
               with intent to deceive
            2. anything that gives or is meant to give a
               false impression
            3. the charge of lying --give the lie to
            1. to charge with telling a lie
            2. to prove to be false; belie --lie in one's
               throat (or teeth) to tell a foul or
               outrageous lie

         li-ar n.  a person who tells lies. See also: creationist