noun
- statements that are not true; lies
Usage: plural of falsehood
Examples
- The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
- The newspaper had to retract several falsehoods from their article.
- She refused to repeat the falsehoods she had heard.
- The witness was accused of telling falsehoods under oath.
- Social media platforms are working to combat the spread of falsehoods.
- His story was full of obvious falsehoods that no one believed.