Lie against refers to the act of resting, leaning, or pressing against something. This action can be described using several synonyms, including leaning on, pressing against, resting on, reclining against, propping against, and bearing against. Leaning on suggests that one is using a surface or object for support. Pressing against implies a forceful contact, while resting on signifies a more relaxed contact. Reclining against implies a comfortable and relaxed position, while propping against suggests a temporary support. Bearing against is typically used to describe the act of pressing against or leaning on something that is strong enough to withstand the pressure.