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untruth
noun un·truth \ˌən-ˈtrüth, ˈən-ˌ\
: a statement that is not true
: the state of being false or a lie
Full Definition of UNTRUTH
1
archaic : disloyalty
2
: lack of truthfulness : falsity
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First Known Use of UNTRUTH
before 12th century
Related to UNTRUTH
- Synonyms
- delusion, error, falsehood, falsity, hallucination, illusion, misbelief, misconception, myth, old wives' tale, fallacy
Rhymes with UNTRUTH
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untruth
noun un·truth \ˌən-ˈtrüth\
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