falsehood
noun/ˈfɔlsˌhʊd/
Frequency rank: #14,058 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A statement or claim that is not true; a lie.
Example sentence
The politician was caught spreading a dangerous falsehood about his opponent's record.
Synonyms & related words
- lie
- untruth
- deception
- fabrication
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