🤥Falsehood

noun
/ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Meaning

the state of being untrue; a lie
the state of being untrue or a lie

Example Sentences

The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.

He was punished for spreading falsehoods about his colleague.

Synonyms

lie, untruth, deception, dishonesty, fabrication
Entry 1
lie, untruth, deception, dishonesty
Entry 2
lie, untruth, deception, fabrication

Antonyms

truth, honesty, fact, reality, veracity
Entry 1
truth, honesty, fact, reality
Entry 2
truth, honesty, veracity

Collocations

spread falsehood, deliberate falsehood, pure falsehood, bare falsehood
Entry 1
spread falsehood, deliberate falsehood, pure falsehood
Entry 2
spread falsehood, bare falsehood, deliberate falsehood

More Example Sentences

Deepfake technology is making it even harder to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

The ability to verify truth and falsehood is a key characteristic of an informed citizen.

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