CEFR B2

untruth

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: lie, falsehood, fabrication, prevarication

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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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