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Untruth

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falsitynoun(uncountable) The characteristic of being untrue.
falsehoodnoun(countable) A false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.
false statementA false statement, also known as a falsehood, falsity, misstatement or untruth, is a statement that is false or does not align with reality.

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truthnounTrue facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
true statementnouna true statement

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falsehoodnoun(countable) A false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.
falsitynoun(uncountable) The characteristic of being untrue.
false statementA false statement, also known as a falsehood, falsity, misstatement or untruth, is a statement that is false or does not align with reality.
dishonestynoun(uncountable) The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
fibnoun(informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
falsenessnounThe characteristic of being false.
misrepresentationnounErroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement.
falsenounOne of two options on a true-or-false test, that not representing true.
deceitnounAn act or practice intended to deceive; a trick.
deceptionnounAn instance of actions and/or schemes fabricated to mislead someone into believing a lie or inaccuracy.
lyingnounAn act or telling a lie or falsehood; the practice of telling lies.
truthnounTrue facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
lienoun(golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
fabricationnoun(uncountable) The act of fabricating, framing, or constructing; construction; manufacture
forgerynounThe act of forging, fabricating, or producing falsely; especially the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another, the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud.
fulnessnounDated spelling of fullness.
iienounInitialism of Independent Institute of Education.
nontruthnounThat which is not true; a lie or falsehood.
mistruthnounUntruth; falsehood.
untruthinessnounAsserted truth that is untrue.

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