CEFR B2

falsehood

noun

Meaning

A thing that is untrue; a lie.

Examples

He was known for his honesty and never told a falsehood.
The investigation revealed a web of falsehoods designed to cover up the crime.

Synonyms: lie, untruth, deception, fabrication

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falsehood (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːlshʊd/

Definition

A thing that is untrue; a lie.

Examples

He was known for his honesty and never told a falsehood.
The investigation revealed a web of falsehoods designed to cover up the crime.
She was tired of hearing the same old falsehoods repeated as if they were facts.

Synonyms of falsehood

Words with a similar meaning to falsehood:

lie
untruth
deception
fabrication

Antonyms of falsehood

Words with the opposite meaning to falsehood:

truth
veracity

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