Falsification (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of determining that something is false.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Disproof
• Refutation
• Falsifying
• Refutal

Hypernyms

• Finding

Meaning ²

Any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Disproof
• Refutation

Hypernyms

• Evidence

Hyponyms

• Counterexample
• Confutation
• Reductio Ad Absurdum

Related Words

• Falsify (verb)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Falsehood

Hypernyms

• Knavery

Hyponyms

• Setup

Related Words

• Falsify (verb)

Meaning ⁴

A willful perversion of facts.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Misrepresentation

Hypernyms

• Misconduct
• Actus Reus
• Wrongful Conduct

Hyponyms

• Straining
• Prevarication
• Tergiversation
• Overrefinement
• Twisting
• Dissimulation
• Torture
• Fabrication
• Deceit
• Dissembling

Related Words

• Falsify (verb)