no lie

ADJECTIVE

forthright

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt candid categorical outspoken plainspoken sincere

WEAK

aboveboard bald call a spade a spade direct directly forward frank from the hip like it is open plain real simple straight undisguised up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

tactful tricky

WEAK

devious dishonest secret untruthful

ADJECTIVE

honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authentic conscientious decent equitable fair forthright genuine honorable impartial proper reliable sincere straightforward true trustworthy virtuous

WEAK

aboveboard bona fide direct ethical fair and square frank high-minded ingenuous just law-abiding lay it on the line like it is on the level on the up and up open outright plain real reputable scrupulous straight true blue trusty undisguised unfeigned upfront upright veracious what you see is what you get

Antonyms

STRONGEST

biased corrupt counterfeit deceitful deceptive devious dishonest false insincere irresponsible partial prejudiced unfair unjust unreal unreasonable unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy

WEAK

fraudulent lying misleading treacherous untruthful

ADJECTIVE

true

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dedicated devoted faithful honest honorable pure reliable sincere steadfast sure worthy

STRONG

confirmed constant fast firm liege right square staunch steady straight trusty upright

WEAK

allegiant ardent conscientious creditable dependable dutiful estimable high-principled just on the up and up resolute right-minded scrupulous strict true-blue truehearted trustworthy unaffected undistorted unfeigned unswerving up front veracious veridical wholehearted

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deceptive dishonest disloyal false inconstant indefinite treacherous uncertain unfaithful unreliable untrustworthy

STRONG

changeable corrupt flexible irresolute undecided unfair unfixed unjust unstable unsteady wavering weak

WEAK

cheating deceitful faithless

Example Sentences

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“But don’t tell no lie about me and I won’t tell truths ’bout you.”

From Salon • May 7, 2024

“What’s supposed to be an exchange of ideas has devolved into grievances and attacks. Some appear to think that it’s just a game, that no target is off limits, that no lie is too hurtful.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023

“I’m used to being a character that’s loved or easy-to-like and, no lie, you get comfortable with that — I like that!”

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

This is a hard watch, no lie, but it’s also no one-note battering-ram of bleakness.

From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2019

“Marguerite, I have drunk poison and almost drowned and was buried alive before I escaped from Denmark. This is no lie, but truth,” I say, seeing her eyes grow wide.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

no lie

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