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FALSEHOOD Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word falsehood. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word falsehood. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FALSEHOOD

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falsity
nounn
noun

• the state of being false or untrue

• a false statement

falseness
nounn
noun

• the state of being false or untrue

• unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous

• the quality of not being open or truthful; deceitful or hypocritical

falsification
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something

• a willful perversion of facts

• the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting

• the act of determining that something is false

lie
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

• Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

• position or manner in which something is situated

verb

• be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

• be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

• originate (in)

• be and remain in a particular state or condition

• tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive

• have a place in relation to something else

• assume a reclining position

mendacity
nounn
noun

• the tendency to be untruthful

untruth
nounn
noun

• a false statement

Best Hypernyms For FALSEHOOD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for falsehood, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
dishonesty deception fabrication knavery lie statement untruth

Alternatives for FALSITY

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