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Falsehoods: meaning, definitions and examples

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falsehoods

 

[ หˆfษ”หls.hสŠd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in politics

False statements made with the intention to deceive. Falsehoods are often spread to manipulate public opinion or gain an advantage in a political situation.

Synonyms

deception, lies, untruths

Examples of usage

  • Politicians often use falsehoods to sway voters.
  • The media exposed the candidate's falsehoods during the debate.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Lack of truth or accuracy; the quality of being false or deceptive.

Synonyms

dishonesty, fabrication, falsity

Examples of usage

  • The report was full of falsehoods and inaccuracies.
  • She couldn't distinguish between truth and falsehood.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

A false statement made intentionally or with reckless disregard for the truth, especially in a legal context where it may constitute perjury.

Synonyms

false testimony, falsehood, perjury

Examples of usage

  • The witness was charged with perjury for his falsehoods in court.
  • The defendant's falsehoods were exposed by the prosecution.

Translations

Translations of the word "falsehoods" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falsidades

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unwahrheiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebohongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฟั€ะฐะฒะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚amstwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่™šๅฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mensonges

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ falsedades

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง“๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุงุฐูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepravdy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepravdy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐŽ่จ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nelaลพi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lygar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐะฝะดั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒชแƒ แƒฃแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ falsedades

Etymology

The word 'falsehoods' originated from Middle English 'falsed,' a combination of 'false' and the suffix '-hood' which denotes a state or quality. It has been used since the 13th century to refer to the quality of being false or deceptive. Over time, 'falsehoods' have become synonymous with lies, deception, and untruths, especially in the context of politics and legal matters.

See also: falsehood, falsely, falseness, falsification, falsity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,317, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.