untruth

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Thân thiện

She told an untruth to avoid getting in trouble.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A false statement; something that is not true: An "untruth" is a statement, assertion, or piece of information that is factually incorrect or deceptive. It is a formal or literary term for a lie or falsehood.

Usage

• "Untruth" is used as a countable noun. It often carries a slightly more formal or indirect tone than the word "lie," sometimes implying a less deliberate or malicious falsehood, though it can be synonymous.
• It is typically used in contexts discussing honesty, facts, evidence, or communication.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The article was full of untruths and had to be retracted.
  • He was accused of spreading untruths about his political opponent.
  • To tell an untruth is to damage one's credibility.

Advanced Usage

• "A tissue of untruths": A series of connected false statements; a web of lies.
  • His entire testimony was revealed to be a tissue of untruths.
• "Economical with the truth" (Idiom, related concept): A euphemistic way of saying someone is not being entirely honest, which often involves telling untruths.
  • The spokesperson was accused of being economical with the truth during the press conference.

Variants and Related Words

• Untruthful (adj): Not telling the truth; dishonest.
  • She was being untruthful about her whereabouts.
• Untruthfully (adv): In an untruthful manner.
  • He answered untruthfully.

Synonyms

• Falsehood: A false statement.
• Fabrication: Something invented or concocted, often to deceive.
• Falsity: The fact of being untrue; a false statement.
• Lie (more direct and common): A deliberate false statement.

Antonyms

• Truth: That which is true or in accordance with fact.
• Fact: A thing that is known or proved to be true.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a false statement

Từ đồng nghĩa

• falsehood
• falsity