falsehood
noun
false·hood
ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of falsehood in a Sentence
the line between truth and falsehood
the possibility of a perpetual motion machine is one falsehood that has been disproved by modern physics
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After Obama had served two terms in the White House, a Morning Consult poll found a third of Republicans still believed that falsehood.
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USA Today, 20 July 2025
Complex contagion may have taken hold, in a malicious way, and begun spreading falsehood throughout the network at a rapid pace.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Casey then urged parishioners to avoid spreading falsehoods about anyone, including their parish priests.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
One of the company's meteorologists, Jonathan Belles, debunked some of the most common falsehoods surrounding severe storms, recommending tips on how to best prepare for them.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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USA Today, 20 July 2025
Complex contagion may have taken hold, in a malicious way, and begun spreading falsehood throughout the network at a rapid pace.
—Shaon Lahiri, The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Casey then urged parishioners to avoid spreading falsehoods about anyone, including their parish priests.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
One of the company's meteorologists, Jonathan Belles, debunked some of the most common falsehoods surrounding severe storms, recommending tips on how to best prepare for them.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for falsehood
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“Falsehood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falsehood. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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falsehood
noun
false·hood
ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d
1
: an untrue statement : lie
2
: the habit of lying
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