False Name (Noun)
Meaning
A name that has been assumed temporarily.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The author used a false name to protect her identity while writing the article.
- She gave a false name to the police officer so she wouldn't get in trouble for the speeding ticket.
- To book a table at the exclusive restaurant, he used a false name and a fake phone number.
- The witness was given a false name for protection while testifying in the high-profile trial.
- Undercover agents use false names to blend in and gather information during their operations.