Falsehood (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A false statement.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Falsity
• Untruth

Antonyms

• Truth

Hyponyms

• Prevarication
• Dodging
• Fiction
• Fable
• Scheme
• Deception
• Contradiction In Terms
• Deceit

Meaning ²

The act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Falsification

Hypernyms

• Dishonesty

Hyponyms

• Sophistication
• Forgery
• Frame-up