To make something seem larger; worse; or more important than it really is
exaggerate (the truth; a difficulty; etc.)
To hide the truth by changing its appearance or presenting it differently
disguise (the truth; the fact that; etc.)
To act dishonestly to gain an advantage
cheat
To invent false information; especially to deceive others
fabricate (a story; evidence; etc.)
To make something known that was previously hidden
reveal
To digitally alter a photo to change its appearance
photoshop (a picture; an image; etc.)
To make someone believe something that is not true
deceive sb
To trick or deceive someone
fool sb
To tell a small or unimportant lie
fib
To promise very strongly that something is true
swear (that / to do sth)
To cause someone to have a wrong idea or belief
mislead sb
To say what is true and real
tell the truth
To change something in a way that makes it false or misleading
distort
To admit that you have done something wrong
own up (to sth)
To control or influence someone dishonestly or unfairly
manipulate sb
To give a false or weak reason to explain one's actions
make an excuse
To say something that is not true
tell a lie
To pretend that something or someone is something else
pass sth/sb off as