false (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
examples gave false testimony under oath
false tales of bravery
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Also see dishonest, dishonorable; counterfeit, imitative; incorrect, wrong; insincere
Attribute truth, the true, verity, trueness
Derivationally related form false → falseness; false → falsity
Antonym false → true
Similar to mendacious; specious, spurious; trumped-up(a); untrue
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Also see incorrect, wrong; counterfeit, imitative; dishonest, dishonorable; insincere
Antonym true → false
Similar to mendacious; specious, spurious; trumped-up(a); untrue
Derivationally related form falsity → false; falseness → false
Attribute truth, the true, verity, trueness

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