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Plural for a lie, or an instance of telling a lie
“I want you to think about that and promise me that you will not spread the falsehood about your father.”
Plural for an erroneous belief, idea, or conception
“Looking about my full sitting room, I had to admit that I couldn't wallow in the falsehood that I was alone and unloved.”
Plural for the quality of being erroneous or fallacious
“Lerner and Miller also acknowledge the falsehood of this belief, though they point out that it may serve a valuable function in motivating behavior and avoiding a sense of helplessness.”
Plural for the quality or state of being dishonest or full of deceit or deception
“The counsel, in order to expose his falsehood, will frequently make a running commentary on his testimony, so as to extract a confession of his falsehood or error.”
Plural for a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone
Plural for senseless or absurd language, behavior, or ideas
Plural for a false front or appearance
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