falsehood

//ˈfɔːls.hʊd//
B2Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

falsehoodSingular
falsehoodsPlural
1

A statement or assertion that is untrue; a lie.

The politician was accused of spreading falsehoods about his opponent.

2

The quality or state of being false or untrue.

The falsehood of his claims was eventually revealed.

3

The practice or habit of lying or deceiving.

A life of falsehood will eventually catch up with you.

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