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falsehood

/fɔːlsʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does falsehood mean?

noun

A statement that is not true; a lie. A false or misleading statement, especially one made with intent to deceive.

Example

"The politician's claim was a falsehood that was quickly exposed by the media."

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