✔️veracity

noun
/vəˈræsəti/

Meaning

Conformity to truth or fact; accuracy or truthfulness.
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Truthfulness, accuracy and reliability in statements.

Example Sentences

The lawyer questioned the veracity of the witness’s testimony.

The journalist checked the veracity of the report.

The journalist's veracity was questioned.

Synonyms

truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, reliability, authenticity
Entry 1
truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, reliability
Entry 2
truthfulness, accuracy, reliability
Entry 3
truthfulness, accuracy, authenticity

Antonyms

falsehood, dishonesty, deceit, deception, inaccuracy, falsity, misinformation
Entry 1
falsehood, dishonesty, deceit
Entry 2
falsehood, deception, inaccuracy
Entry 3
falsity, deception, misinformation

Collocations

veracity of statement, veracity of claim, veracity of evidence

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