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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Some of those falsehoods may be repeated at the RNC — on stage, on camera or elsewhere.
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2024
His presumptive Republican opponent, 78-year-old former president Donald Trump, unleashed a flurry of falsehoods during the debate, which CNN hosted.
—Azi Paybarah, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
At last week’s debate, hosted by CNN, Biden struggled to complete sentences at times and often looked lost as Trump pumped out falsehoods, urgently raising questions about Biden’s age and ability to serve a second term.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 2 July 2024
Joe Biden made multiple statements of falsehood during the debate.
—CBS News, 30 June 2024
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Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2024
His presumptive Republican opponent, 78-year-old former president Donald Trump, unleashed a flurry of falsehoods during the debate, which CNN hosted.
—Azi Paybarah, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
At last week’s debate, hosted by CNN, Biden struggled to complete sentences at times and often looked lost as Trump pumped out falsehoods, urgently raising questions about Biden’s age and ability to serve a second term.
—Hadas Gold, CNN, 2 July 2024
Joe Biden made multiple statements of falsehood during the debate.
—CBS News, 30 June 2024
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“Falsehood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falsehood. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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falsehood
noun
false·hood
ˈfȯls-ˌhu̇d
1
: an untrue statement : lie
2
: the habit of lying
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