gave the lie to
Exposed as false
Gave the lie to means proved something false or showed it to be untrue.
The phrase typically applies to beliefs, claims, or assumptions that events or evidence contradicted: Her success gave the lie to predictions she would fail.
It can also mean to accuse someone of lying, though this older sense is now rare.
- disproveProve something untrue
- debunkExpose as false
- refuteProve something untrue
- contradictDispute a statement
- beliedContradicted by evidence
proved wrong · counter · reveal · laid bare · undermine · negate · expose · falsify · invalidate · corroboration · fact-checking · challenge · reality · discredit · set the record straight · put to rest · proof · verification
gave the lie toconfirmed
Established as accurate
proved · verified · validated · substantiated · demonstrated
gave the lie tosupported
Gave aid or backing
corroborated · bore out · backed up · upheld · reinforced