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Meaning of falsely
The primary meaning of the word "falsely" is to convey something that is not true.
Etymology of falsely
The word "falsely" originates from the Old French word "fals," meaning "false" or "artificial," which is derived from the Latin word "falsus," the past participle of "fallere," meaning "to deceive"
Historically, the word has been used to describe statements, actions, or beliefs that are not grounded in truth or reality
Synonyms
mistakenly
inaccurately
incorrectly
wrongly
falsely
erroneously
misguidedly
deceptively
dishonestly
fraudulently
misleadingly
untruthfully
spuriously
fallaciously
mendaciously
deceitfully
duplicitously
disingenuously
insincerely
unscrupulously
dishonestly
counterfeitly
fictitiously
artificially
pretendedly
feignedly
hypocritically
perjuriously
treacherously
Definitions
- In a manner that is not true or accurate
- * In a way that is intended to deceive or mislead
- * Without foundation or basis in fact
Usage Examples
- The witness testified falsely about the events of that night
- * The company advertised their product falsely, making claims that were not supported by evidence
- * She was accused of signing the document falsely, using a fake name
Antonyms
truly
accurately
correctly
honestly
sincerely
genuinely
authentically
realistically
factually
actually
verifiably
reliably
faithfully
straightforwardly
candidly
openly
truthfully
straightforwardly
rightly
justly
fairly
lawfully