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falsehood
noun false·hood \ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d\
: an untrue statement
: the quality of not being true or accurate : false quality
Full Definition of FALSEHOOD
1
: an untrue statement : lie
2
: absence of truth or accuracy
3
: the practice of lying : mendacity
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First Known Use of FALSEHOOD
13th century
Related to FALSEHOOD
- Synonyms
- delusion, error, fallacy, falsity, hallucination, illusion, misbelief, misconception, myth, old wives' tale, untruth
Rhymes with FALSEHOOD
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FALSEHOOD Defined for Kids
falsehood
noun false·hood \ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d\
Definition of FALSEHOOD for Kids
1
: 3lie
2
: the habit of lying <His falsehood ruined our friendship.>
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