Gave a false account (4)

I believe the answer is:

lied

(Other definitions for lied that I've seen before include "gave a false impression" , "Told untruths; song" , "Told an untruth" , "refused to admit it" , "Deceived with words" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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