prophe-lie

English

Etymology

Blend of prophesy +‎ lie.

Pronunciation

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

Verb

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

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