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Canard
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a baseless and made-up news or story created to mislead people
Example
The tabloid newspaper published a canard claiming that aliens had been sighted in the local park.
The author's latest book explores the origins and impact of various historical canards throughout the centuries.
The politician's opponents accused him of spreading canards about his opponent's personal life to discredit her campaign.
Despite being debunked by experts, the conspiracy theory continued to circulate as a canard among certain groups.
Social media platforms are often used to spread canards and misinformation, leading to confusion and distrust.
