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- pronunciation:
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laI
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a gross falsity, distortion, or misrepresentation that becomes widely accepted through constant repetition and elaboration (usu. prec. by "the").
The big lie is what got the referendum passed by the public. |
| definition 2: |
the use of such a tactic in political propaganda (usu. prec. by "the").
His election was secured through the big lie. |
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