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    Falsely

    /ˈfɔːlsli/

    Meaning & Definition

    adverb
    In a manner that is not true or accurate; incorrectly.
    The report claimed that the company was falsely advertising its products.
    In a deceitful or misleading way.
    She was accused of falsely accusing her colleague of theft.
    In a way that is not based on facts or reality.
    The politician was falsely criticized for implementing the new policy.
    In a manner that involves deception or dishonesty.
    He was found guilty of falsely reporting his income to the authorities.

    Etymology

    From the Middle English 'falsli', from Old French 'fals', from Latin 'falsus', meaning 'false'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    falsely accused
    Accused of something that one did not do.
    falsely represent
    To mispresent or give a misleading impression.
    falsely assume
    To make an assumption that is incorrect or untrue.

    Related Words

    false
    Not true or correct; erroneous.
    falsify
    To make false; to alter information with the intent to deceive.

    Slang Meanings

    Fake news
    The article was filled with falsely reported facts, making it fake news.
    Pulling a fast one
    He was just pulling a fast one by falsely claiming he had insider information.