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as in delusion
a false idea or belief
the possibility of a perpetual motion machine is one falsehood that has been disproved by modern physics
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as in lie
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
several falsehoods in the witness's testimony that may be grounds for perjury
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as in deception
the quality or state of being false
scientists eventually demonstrated the falsehood of the claim that prehistoric fish did not evolve lungs and legs
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as in deceit
the tendency to tell lies
a cynic who believes that politics are a veritable fount of falsehood
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Recent Examples of falsehood
The First Amendment depends on an unconstrained marketplace of ideas to sift truth from falsehood.
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of misleading campaign promotions littered with falsehoods and disinformation as part of the final effort to pump up his bid for the presidency.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Some voters might even have backed him because of his relentless falsehoods.
—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
See all Example Sentences for falsehood 
Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of misleading campaign promotions littered with falsehoods and disinformation as part of the final effort to pump up his bid for the presidency.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Some voters might even have backed him because of his relentless falsehoods.
—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
See all Example Sentences for falsehood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsehood
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With scary precision, the playwright captures the delusion that roots itself in families who use faith to control.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Corcoran is under the paranoid delusion that prison guards are torturing him with sound waves.Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the true beauty of digital lies in its measurability.Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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In firing off nuclear threats, Putin is burnishing his role as a master of deception.Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This is a game of deception after all, and everyone is in on it.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the forthcoming season, fans of the nail-biting series can anticipate Selling Sunset’s Chrishell Stause, Britney Spears’ ex Sam Asghari, and Zac Efron’s younger brother Dylan to compete in a game of skill and deceit.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government is trying to urge the nation to continue the struggle, even as its officials at all levels engage in corruption and deceit.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Zucker kicked things off in the book’s foreword writing about seeing and collecting pointed diamonds from the 15th century and earlier — a point that helped Fasel to unlock a myth that engagement rings are an invention of the 20th century.Thomas Waller, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Read more What People Think Opinion related to business and economic issues submitted to The Hill: Debunking the myth of the military welfare queen You’re all caught up.Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Green Wave's season has been a tale of streaks.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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But his story ultimately serves as a cautionary tale for business owners who dream big without fully grasping the importance of their foundational responsibilities.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Bears, however, made several unforced errors that set their offense back.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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These principles are derived from industries with zero tolerance for accidents and errors, such as space exploration and commercial aviation.Caitlin Rivers, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.Michael D. Carroll AND Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Falsehood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falsehood. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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