false

The word “false” has 1 syllable: false.

It's pronounced as /fɔls/.

What is synonym and antonym for false?

In the thesaurus, “false” has 47 synonyms and 52 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for false along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for false

affected
artificial
bogus
contrived
counterfeit
deceitful
deceptive
dishonest
distorted
dummy
erroneous
exaggerated
fabricated
fake
fanciful
faulty
faux
fictitious
forged
fraudulent
hollow
imitation
improper
inaccurate
incorrect
invalid
malicious
mechanical
misleading
mistaken
mock
phony
pseudo
simulated
specious
spurious
strained
synthetic
traitorous
treacherous
unfounded
unnatural
unreal
unreliable
untrue
untruthful
wrong

Antonyms for false

aboveboard
accurate
artless
authentic
bona fide
candid
constant
correct
devout
direct
exact
explanatory
factual
fair
faithful
fast
forthright
frank
genuine
honest
illuminating
legitimate
loyal
moral
natural
nondeceptive
open
outspoken
plain
precise
proper
proven
real
realistic
reliable
responsible
right
sincere
solid
sound
spontaneous
staunch
steadfast
steady
straight
straightforward
true
trustworthy
truthful
unaffected
upright
valid

Meanings of false

noun

One of two options on a true-or-false test.

adjective

Untrue, not factual, factually incorrect.
Based on factually incorrect premises.
Spurious, artificial.
Of a state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result.
Uttering falsehood; dishonest or deceitful.
Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous.
Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous.
Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.
Used in the vernacular name of a species (or group of species) together with the name of another species to which it is similar in appearance.
Out of tune.

adverb

In a dishonest and disloyal way; falsely.

Example Sentences

False rumors spread quickly on social media, causing unnecessary panic.
She was accused of giving a false alibi to protect her friend.
The defendant vehemently denied the false accusations leveled against him.
The website warned users about clicking on false advertisements disguised as legitimate links.
Despite initial appearances, her smile hid a false sense of confidence, masking inner insecurities.

On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to false, such as: aboveboard, accurate, affected, artificial, artless, authentic, bogus.

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