falsehood

/ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ · noun

Meaning

The property of being false.
A false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.
Mendacity, deceitfulness; the trait of a person who is mendacious and deceitful.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

untruth(English)falsity(English)misrepresentation(English)falsification(English)false statement(English)mendacity(English)dishonesty(English)fallacy(English)avarice(English)deceit(English)abstinence(English)propositional(English)

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Sources

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