give the lie to something

But new research has given the lie to this belief.

My whole conduct's there to give the lie to it.

He did not, apparently, wish to give me the lie at all.

For, if so, how can I give the dead the lie, and one who died through me?

Give me the lie, do; and try whether I am not now a gentleman born.

The Mouth's tone gave the lie to his words, though.

"Is there any man here who gives me the lie?"

I should kill you now for giving me the lie, certainly.

The eyes gave the lie to the rest of her.

This essay seems to me to give them the lie.