01 n. Want of truth or accuracy; an untrue assertion or representation; error; misrepresentation; falsity.
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Want of truth or accuracy; an untrue assertion or representation; error; misrepresentation; falsity.“Though it be a lie in the clock, it is but a falsehood in the hand of the dial when pointing at a wrong hour, if rightly following the direction of the wheel which moveth it.” — Fuller.
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A deliberate intentional assertion of what is known to be untrue; a departure from moral integrity; a lie.
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Treachery; deceit; perfidy; unfaithfulness.“Betrayed by falsehood of his guard.” — Shak.
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A counterfeit; a false appearance; an imposture.“For his molten image is falsehood.” — Jer. x. 14.“No falsehood can endure Touch of celestial temper.” — Milton.