To lie or deceive is to state untrue things.
Lie
"In English, 'a quien quiero mentirle' translates to 'Who do I want to lie to?' or 'Who do I want to deceive?'."
You could say It was hard to deceive the teacher about that lie.
deceive
(v.) - to make or construct; to lie or deceive
trick, betray, circuitous, lie, falsehood
The word "lie" is a common noun. It refers to a false statement made with the intent to deceive.
A big lie refers to a falsehood or fabrication that is significantly exaggerated or misleading. It is often used to manipulate or deceive people on a large scale by repeating it frequently until it is believed to be true.
"lie" can be a noun referring to a false statement made with intent to deceive or mislead.
Lies are false statements that are made with intent to deceive. A simple false statement is not sufficient to constitute a lie. There must be the additional intention to deceive.
bluff, betray, lie, deceive, misrepresent, scam, misguide, entice
lie, fib, fool, mislead, trick, deceive