falsehood
noun
false·hood
ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d 
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Examples of falsehood in a Sentence
the line between truth and falsehood
the possibility of a perpetual motion machine is one falsehood that has been disproved by modern physics
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Here’s a look at our fact checks of falsehoods that stemmed from Russian influence operations.
—Loreben Tuquero, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
Election officials faced some falsehoods and disruptions Tuesday.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
The study, which gathered responses from 400 job applicants and 400 hiring managers, recruiters and human resources professionals, identified common falsehoods candidates consider telling.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Falsehood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falsehood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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falsehood
noun
false·hood
ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d
1
: an untrue statement : lie
2
: the habit of lying
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