prophe-lie

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Blend of prophesy +‎ lie.

Pronunciation[edit]

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɒfɨˌlaɪ̯/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɑfɪ̈ˌlaɪ̯/

Verb[edit]

prophe-lie (third-person singular simple present prophe-lies, present participle prophe-lying, simple past and past participle prophe-lied)

(religious) To prophesy falsely or inaccurately; to utter prophesy with the intent of ingratiating oneself or tickling the fancy of the hearer.

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