Synonyms of falsehood
15 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for falsehood is misinformation. Other synonyms of falsehood are fabrication, untruth and lie. The opposite of falsehood is truthfulness.
Synonyms and similar words for falsehood
nounThe property of being false.
nounA false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.
nounMendacity, deceitfulness; the trait of lying.
nounMore synonyms
- falsedomFalsehood, deceit.
- terminological inexactitude euphemisticA lie; falsehood.
- untruthA lie or falsehood.
- disinformation
- fabricationThat which is fabricated; a falsehood.
- fibA lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
- leasingA lie; the act of lying, falsehood.
- misinformationInformation that is incorrect, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
- misstatementSomething stated wrongly; a (usually unintentionally) incorrect statement.
- yedA falsehood; leasing.
Opposite of falsehood
nounMore antonyms
- correctness
- truthfulnessThe quality of being truthful.
- veracity
Meaning of falsehood
- noun The property of being false.
- noun A false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.
- noun Mendacity, deceitfulness; the trait of lying.
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Questions about synonyms of falsehood
- What is another word for falsehood?
- Falsehood has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as misinformation, fabrication, untruth and lie.
- What is the opposite of falsehood?
- The opposite of falsehood is truthfulness.
- What does falsehood mean?
- Falsehood means the property of being false.
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