Falsehood

/ˈfɔːlsˌhʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state of being untrue; a false statement or belief.

The report was filled with falsehoods that misled the public.

deception or misleading information.

He built his career on a foundation of falsehoods and deceit.

a quality or condition of being false.

The falsehood of his claims was eventually exposed.

an assertion that is untrue.

She denied the falsehood of the accusations against her.

a lie or an untruth.

The politician was criticized for spreading falsehoods during the campaign.

Middle English falshed, from false + -hood

A pack of lies

A group of falsehoods or lies.

Caught in a lie

Having been discovered telling a falsehood.

Lie through one's teeth

To lie blatantly or brazenly.

truth

the quality of being in accordance with fact or reality.

deceit

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

misrepresentation

the action or offense of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.

fib

Don't believe him; he's just telling a fib.

tall tale

Her story is just a tall tale, full of falsehoods.