Merriam-Webster partially disagrees with you there...
Quote:Definition of lie (Entry 4 of 6)
1a : an assertion of something known or believed by the speaker or writer to be untrue with intent to deceive // He told a lie to avoid punishment.
b : an untrue or inaccurate statement that may or may not be believed true by the speaker or writer // the lies we tell ourselves to feel better // historical records containing numerous lies
2 : something that misleads or deceives // His show of remorse was a lie.
3 : a charge of lying (see lie entry 3)
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
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Rob Kelk
Sticks and stones can break your bones,
But words can break your heart.
- unknown