false

/fˈɒls/

/ˈfɔɫs/

[adjective] [adverb]

false

[ADJECTIVE]

not according to reality or facts

synonyms : wrong

antonyms : true

not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

synonyms : fake

faux

imitation

simulated

arising from error

synonyms : mistaken

adopted in order to deceive

synonyms : assumed

designed to deceive

(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

synonyms : untrue

inaccurate in pitch

synonyms : off-key

sour

deliberately deceptive

erroneous and usually accidental

inappropriate to reality or facts

synonyms : delusive

false

[ADVERB]

in a disloyal and faithless manner

synonyms : faithlessly

traitorously

treacherously

treasonably

Examples

1. A reporter obtained documents from the company under false pretenses.

2. The politician's false move during the debate cost him some support among voters.

3. He presented a false document as evidence in the court case.

4. He shared false information without verifying its accuracy.

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