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falsehood

/ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/

Meanings
  • noun

    A statement or belief that is deliberately incorrect; a lie.

    - "He told a falsehood to cover up his mistake."
    - "The politician's falsehoods were exposed during the investigation."

Antonyms

truth , verity
Synonyms

falseness , mendacity , lie , falsity
Rhymes
Words rhyming with falsehood
misconception , deception , inflection , reflection
Variants
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falsehood , falsehoods
Etymology
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From Old English fealuweorð, from fealan, to deceive + word.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'falsehood' is derived from Old English fealuweorð, which can be broken down into fealan (to deceive) and word (message or word).

  2. Falsehood is often used interchangeably with the term 'lie', but a falsehood can also refer to a belief that is not based on truth, even if it was not intentionally deceptive.


Related Concepts
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  1. deception: The act of intentionally misleading or deceiving someone.

  2. lies: A false statement made with deliberate intent to mislead or deceive.


Culture
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Falsehood has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore morality, deception, and trust. In art, falsehood can be represented through symbolism, such as the serpent in the Garden of Eden, which is a symbol of deceit.

How to Memorize "falsehood"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person telling a lie, or a red stop sign that is flashing a false 'green' light.

  2. associate

    - Associate falsehood with the color red, which can represent danger or deceit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Falsehood Flips Fishes' to remember that falsehood starts with the letter 'F'.


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