lying
ly-ing
verb
Deliberately telling an untruth to deceive someone.
"He was caught lying about his age."
adjective
Untrue or deceptive; intended to mislead.
"He was known for his lying excuses."
verb
Resting in a horizontal position or being situated somewhere.
"The book was lying on the table."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: prevarication, fabrication