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Word entry · 9 letters

falsehood

Best crossword clue

"Lie"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/Part of speech nounSorted adefhloosStarts with FEnds with D1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting

Word origin

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

Used in a sentence

  • Don't tell falsehoods.
  • THE LEPROSY OF NAAMAN INFLICTED ON GEHAZI, FOR HIS FALSEHOOD AND COVETOUSNESS.
  • O mortal, eschew falsehood and flattery. Death flayeth and killeth the false one: The apostate suffereth for his falsehood and pride; he is tormented in both worlds. Renounce slander and envy of others.

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