False

/fɔːls/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An assertion or belief that is not true.

The accusation was based on a false.

adjective

Not true or correct; erroneous.

She gave a false testimony in court.

Intended to deceive; fraudulent.

He was charged with making false claims to the insurance company.

Not genuine; counterfeit.

The painting was discovered to be a false imitation of the original.

Lacking truth; misleading.

The article was filled with false information.

adverb

In a manner that is not true or correct.

He reported the incident falsely.

Old English 'fals', from Latin 'falsus', meaning 'deceived, misleading'.

false alarm

A warning or indication that turns out to be untrue.

false pretenses

Deceitful or misleading conditions used to gain an advantage.

falsehood

The state of being untrue; a false statement.

falsify

To make false or incorrect, especially in order to deceive.

fallacy

A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments.

forgery

The action of forging or producing a copy or imitation of a document.

Fake; not real.

That bag is totally false, it’s just a knockoff.

Not credible; believable.

His story sounded false, like something out of a movie.