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falsus.

deceived, tricked, cheated, disappointed, having been deceived

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

verb[ˈfaɫ.sʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈfal.sus]

  1. deceived, tricked, cheated, disappointed, having been deceived

    declension-1 · declension-2 · participle

  2. mistaken, having been mistaken, having deceived myself

    declension-1 · declension-2 · participle

  3. appeased, beguiled, having been appeased

    declension-1 · declension-2 · participle

  4. sworn falsely, perjured, having been sworn falsely

    declension-1 · declension-2 · participle

  5. false, untrue

    broadly · declension-1 · declension-2 · participle
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle from fallō (“deceive, trick; mistake”).

noun[ˈfaɫ.sʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈfal.sus]

  1. liar, deceiver

    declension-2 · masculine
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle from fallō (“deceive, trick; mistake”).

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