falsehood
noun
false·hood
ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d 
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Examples of falsehood in a Sentence
the line between truth and falsehood
the possibility of a perpetual motion machine is one falsehood that has been disproved by modern physics
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The company created what has become a standard for how tech platforms limit the spread of falsehoods and misleading information.
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Kirillov delivered official briefings that shared this falsehood.
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Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
The company created what has become a standard for how tech platforms limit the spread of falsehoods and misleading information.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Kirillov delivered official briefings that shared this falsehood.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Looking Ahead The central challenge is swiftly distinguishing between truth and falsehood in an era where milliseconds matter.
—Yasin Dus, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Falsehood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falsehood. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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falsehood
noun
false·hood
ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d
1
: an untrue statement : lie
2
: the habit of lying
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