falsehood

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

false +‎ -hood.

[edit] Pronunciation

• /'fals hUd/

[edit] Noun

falsehood (uncountable)

1. The state of being false.
2. A false statement, esp. an intentional one; a lie

   Don't tell falsehoods.

3. The trait of a person who is mendacious and deceitful. (Obscure)

[edit] Synonyms

• falsity
• See also Wikisaurus:falsehood

[edit] Antonyms

• truth
• verity

[edit] Translations