Back to Webster

Webster

Falsehood

FALSEHOOD, n. fols'hood. [false and hood.] 1. Contrariety or inconformity to fact or truth; as the falsehood of a report. 2. Want of truth or veracity; a lie; an untrue assertion. 3. Want of honesty; treachery...

Webster Dictionary
English dictionary 16.3 MB

Meaning

FALSEHOOD, n. fols'hood. [false and hood.]

1. Contrariety or inconformity to fact or truth; as the falsehood of a report.

2. Want of truth or veracity; a lie; an untrue assertion.

3. Want of honesty; treachery; deceitfulness; perfidy.

but falsehood is properly applied to things only. [See Falseness.]

4. Counterfeit; false appearance; imposture.

Ampiaw
Add to home screen for a faster, app-like experience