falsified

adjective

fal·​si·​fied ˈfȯl-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce falsified (audio)
: made false : falsely created or altered in order to deceive
falsified passports
a falsified report of the incident

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The schemes ran the gamut from fabricating deductions, claiming falsified business expenses, and filing for ineligible tax credits—all to minimize clients’ tax liability and inflate refunds. Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Roman also allegedly attempted to deliver the falsified paperwork to former Vice President Mike Pence on Jan. 6, 2021. Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024 Authorities allege that in the primaries as well as the general election, DeFilippo stole and falsified voter registration applications and absentee balloting documents. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024 Smith allegedly maintained sole access to one of the nonprofit’s online bank accounts, and presenting its accountant with falsified paper-only bank statements in person, prosecutors said in a criminal complaint from the time of Smith’s arrest, in early June. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for falsified 

Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of falsified was in 1528

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“Falsified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falsified. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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