untruth

noun
UK: /ʌnˈtruːθ/
US: /ʌnˈtruːθ/

  1. A statement that is not true; a lie.

    1. His story contained an untruth about his whereabouts that night.
    2. The politician was caught in an untruth regarding his financial dealings, damaging his reputation.

  2. The quality or state of being untrue or false.

    1. The untruth of his claims was evident to everyone present.
    2. Despite the evidence, he persisted in the untruth of his original alibi, compounding his problems.

Synonyms

lie falsehood fabrication deception
untruth verb

  1. To state falsely or dishonestly; to make untrue.

    1. He would never untruth himself for anyone.
    2. She would not untruth her values, even if it meant losing the opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "untruth" in English means: A statement that is not true; a lie., The quality or state of being untrue or false..

The phonetic transcription of "untruth" is /ʌnˈtruːθ/ in British English and /ʌnˈtruːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "untruth": lie, falsehood, fabrication, deception.

Example usage of "untruth": "His story contained an untruth about his whereabouts that night.". More examples on the page.