falsehood

The word “falsehood” has 2 syllables: false-hood.

It's pronounced as /ˈfɔls.hʊd/.

What is synonym and antonym for falsehood?

In the thesaurus, “falsehood” has 25 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for falsehood

cover-up
deceit
deceitfulness
deception
deceptiveness
delusion
dishonesty
distortion
error
fabrication
fakery
fallacy
falseness
falsity
illusion
lie
misstatement
myth
perjury
prevarication
sham
story
tale
tall tale
untruth

Antonyms for falsehood

fact
frankness
good faith
honesty
honor
integrity
openness
probity
sincerity
truth
truthfulness
uprightness
veracity
verity

Meanings of falsehood

noun

The property of being false.
A false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.
Mendacity, deceitfulness; the trait of a person who is mendacious and deceitful.

Example Sentences

Despite his protests, the evidence pointed towards the falsehood of his claims.
The politician's speech was riddled with falsehoods, causing a public outcry for accountability.
She couldn't bear to live with the burden of the falsehood any longer and decided to confess.
The detective meticulously uncovered the falsehood in the suspect's alibi, leading to their arrest.
In literature, the theme of truth versus falsehood is a recurring motif, exploring the complexities of human nature.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to falsehood, such as: cover-up, deceit, deceitfulness, deception, deceptiveness, delusion, dishonesty.

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