mentior

Etymology
From, denominal verb from. The meaning "to lie" stems from a semantic shift "to be inventive, have second thoughts" > "to lie, conjure up". Compare also from this root and again with these meanings.

Verb

 * 1)  to lie, cheat, deceive
 * 2) to pretend, feign
 * 1) to pretend, feign
 * 1) to pretend, feign
 * 1) to pretend, feign