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falsehood.

The property of being false.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/UK
  1. The property of being false.

    uncountable
  2. A false statement, especially an intentional one; a lie.

    countable
    Don't tell falsehoods.
  3. Mendacity, deceitfulness; the trait of lying.

    archaic · countable · rare · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English falshede, from false + -hede, equivalent to false + -hood.

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