Untruth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈtɹuːθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Untruth is a noun meaning A lie or falsehood.
Meaning
A lie or falsehood.
More Meanings
- The condition of being false; truthlessness.
Example Sentences
Herald The prince was swept from the sight of the Achaean host—himself, and his ship likewise. ’Tis no untruth I tell.
He added: "We've always had spin, especially from Government. But this is not spin. This is dishonesty and so it's our rail media's urgent responsibility to call it out because non-specialist journalists across the country will report this and gradually these untruths will be accepted.
Word Forms
- untruths
Synonyms for untruth
Depending on context, synonyms include falsehood, falsity.
Antonyms for untruth
Common opposites include truth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include falsehood, falsity, dishonesty, fib, falseness, misrepresentation.
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