falsehood
Falsehood (noun) means a false statement; a lie. Example: “The report was riddled with falsehoods.”
How to use falsehood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lie, or the general state of being untrue.
A "falsehood" is a lie or untrue statement; a "fallacy" is flawed reasoning, which may or may not involve an outright lie.
Word forms
falsehoods plural
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Etymology
From Middle English falshede, formed from false plus the suffix -hood.
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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.