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Meaning of untruths
The primary meaning of the word "untruths" refers to statements or assertions that are not true.
Etymology of untruths
The word "untruths" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "un-" being a prefix meaning "not" and "truth" coming from Old English "trūth", which is derived from "trēowth", meaning fidelity or loyalty, and is related to the Old English word "trīewian", meaning to be faithful or true
Synonyms
falsehoods
lies
deceptions
fabrications
misrepresentations
distortions
exaggerations
falsities
dishonesties
deceits
untruthfulness
dishonesty
mendacities
prevarications
dissimulations
misstatements
fallacies
falsifications
forgeries
counterfeitings
deceitfulness
dupery
double-dealings
hypocrisy
perfidy
treachery
chicanery
artifices
ruses
tricks
subterfuges
evasion
concealment
Definitions
- A statement or assertion that is not true, or a lack of truth in something said or done
- * Something that is false or untrue, or the state of being untrue
Usage Examples
- The politician was accused of spreading untruths about their opponent during the campaign
- * The company's financial reports were found to contain untruths, leading to a major scandal
- * The historian's book was criticized for containing untruths and inaccuracies about the historical period
Antonyms
truths
facts
realities
actualities
veracities
sincerities
honesties
candors
franknesses
opennesses
authenticity
genuineness
verities
certainties
sureties
accuracies
correctnesses
preciseness
exactness
faithfulness
loyalty
devotion