noun
falsehood
FOLS-huud
Falsehood (noun) means a false statement; a lie. Example: “The report was riddled with falsehoods.”
noun
1
A false statement; a lie.
"The fact checking, which started Sunday, stands in stark contrast to the he-said, she-said nature of most television chatfests, even though PolitiFact’s work takes place well after the facts and possible falsehoods are first uttered on TV."
— Brian Stelter, ‘This Week’ Is Adding Online Fact Checks (2010)
"The report was riddled with falsehoods."
2
The quality of being untrue.
"The falsehood of the claim became obvious once the facts came out."
How to use falsehood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lie, or the general state of being untrue.
Common mistake
A "falsehood" is a lie or untrue statement; a "fallacy" is flawed reasoning, which may or may not involve an outright lie.
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Etymology
From Middle English falshede, formed from false plus the suffix -hood.
Synonyms
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falsity
falsification
falsedom
terminological inexactitude
untruth
disinformation
fabrication
fib
leasing
misinformation
misstatement
yed
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Rhymes for falsehood
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What does “falsehood” mean?
The word “falsehood” means a false statement; a lie. In plain terms, a lie, or the general state of being untrue.
How do you pronounce “falsehood”?
“Falsehood” is pronounced FOLS-huud (/ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “falsehood” in a sentence?
Here is “falsehood” used in a sentence: “The report was riddled with falsehoods.”
What is another word for “falsehood”?
Words with a similar meaning to “falsehood” include falsedom, terminological inexactitude, untruth, disinformation, fabrication and fib.
What is the opposite of “falsehood”?
The opposite of “falsehood” — its antonyms — are truth, verity, correctness, truthfulness and veracity.
What part of speech is “falsehood”?
“Falsehood” is a noun.
Where does the word “falsehood” come from?
The word “falsehood” comes from Middle English. From Middle English falshede, formed from false plus the suffix -hood.
How many meanings does “falsehood” have?
“Falsehood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a false statement; a lie.
