untruth (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtruːθ/
Definition
A statement that is not true; a lie or falsehood.
Examples
The politician was accused of spreading untruths during the campaign.
She tried to cover up her mistake with a small untruth, but it only made things worse.
Historians debated whether the ancient text contained factual errors or deliberate untruths.
How to Use untruth
- tell an untruth (collocation)
- To state something that is not true. — "He was advised never to tell an untruth in court."
- spread untruths (collocation)
- To disseminate false information. — "The media was criticized for spreading untruths about the incident."
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