1. detector
noun. ['dɪˈtɛktɝ'] any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner.
Synonyms
- device
- photoconductive cell
- electric eye
- magic eye
- mine detector
- sensing element
- trace detector
- photocell
- photoelectric cell
- metal detector
Etymology
- -or (English)
- detect (English)
- detectus (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Lie Detector
- transtector
- reflector
- protector
- projector
- inspector
- objector
- injector
- director
- defector
- connector
- connecter
- spektr
- spectre
- spector
- specter
- schlechter
- prechter
- erector
- derecktor
- collector
- wechter
- waechter
- vector
- sector
- schecter
- schechter
- rector
- nectar
- lector
- lecter
Example sentences of the word lie-detector
1. Noun Phrase
Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, most private employers can't perform lie detector tests on potential employees.
2. Noun Phrase
Also, once you start becoming a lie detector, it will never end.
3. Noun Phrase
The lie detector measures several physiological functions, depending on the type of detector used.
4. Noun Phrase
The lie detector records all of these physiological responses during the interrogation.
2. detector
noun. ['dɪˈtɛktɝ'] rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave.
Synonyms
- receiving set
- radio
- wireless
- demodulator
- radio receiver
- tuner
- radio set
Etymology
- -or (English)
- detect (English)
- detectus (Latin)
3. lie
verb. ['ˈlaɪ'] be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position.
Synonyms
- orient
- point
- be
- look out over
- localise
- focalise
- look across
- overtop
- mediate
- head
- run along
- ride
- rest
- command
- slant
- top
- look out on
- back
- nestle
- dominate
- predate
- underlie
- intervene
- precede
- crest
- focalize
- face
- localize
- line
- front
- overlook
- flank
- look
- cap
Antonyms
- back
- terminal
- follower
- natural depression
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. lie
verb. ['ˈlaɪ'] be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position.
Synonyms
- recumb
- repose
- recline
- sprawl
- sun
- bask
- sunbathe
- overlie
- lie down
Antonyms
- sit
- arise
- be well
- agree
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. lie
verb. ['ˈlaɪ'] originate (in).
Synonyms
- exist
- consist
- lie in
- dwell
Antonyms
- skew
- blur
- immediate
- mediacy
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. lie
verb. ['ˈlaɪ'] be and remain in a particular state or condition.
Antonyms
- foot
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. lie
noun. ['ˈlaɪ'] a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth.
Synonyms
- jactitation
- tarradiddle
- tale
- taradiddle
- white lie
- whopper
- falsehood
- prevarication
- story
- walloper
- untruth
- falsity
Antonyms
- disorient
- antinode
- node
- middle
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. lie
verb. ['ˈlaɪ'] tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive.
Synonyms
- fib
- perjure
- romance
- misinform
Antonyms
- irrelevance
- unpointedness
- suffer
- converge
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. lie
verb. ['ˈlaɪ'] have a place in relation to something else.
Synonyms
- be
Antonyms
- rear
- reverse
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. lie
verb. ['ˈlaɪ'] assume a reclining position.
Synonyms
- stretch
- charge
- prostrate
- change posture
- stretch out
- lie down
Antonyms
- change
- miss
- differ
- disagree
Etymology
- lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))