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Meaning of falsehoods
The primary meaning of the word "falsehoods" refers to statements or facts that are known to be untrue or incorrect.
Etymology of falsehoods
The word "falsehoods" originates from the Old English word "fals" and the Old French word "fals", both of which are derived from the Latin "falsus", meaning "false" or "deceptive"
Historically, the term has been used to describe intentional or unintentional untruths, and has been a part of the English language since the 14th century
Synonyms
deceptions
lies
untruths
falsehood
misrepresentations
fabrications
distortions
exaggerations
dishonesties
misstatements
deceits
fallacies
fictions
myths
illusions
delusions
deceptiveness
dishonesties
disinformation
misinformations
prevarications
fibs
concoctions
fables
fantasies
inaccuracy
inaccuracies
untruthfulness
dishonesty
mendacities
prevarications
Definitions
- A false statement or belief, especially one that is knowingly untrue
- * The state of being false or untrue
Usage Examples
- The politician was accused of spreading falsehoods about his opponent's policies
- * The company's advertisement was found to contain falsehoods about the product's benefits
- * The historian's research revealed several falsehoods in the original account of the event
Antonyms
truths
facts
realities
actualities
veracities
accuracies
honesty
sincerity
genuineness
authenticity
correctness
precision
exactness
validity
verity
candor
frankness
openness
transparency