falsehoods
|false/hoods|
B2
/ˈfɔːls.hʊdz/
(falsehood)
untruth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'falsehood' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'falshede,' where 'fals' meant 'false' and '-hede' was a suffix denoting a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'falshede' transformed into the modern English word 'falsehood' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being false,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an untrue statement or lie.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a statement that is untrue or a lie.
The politician was accused of spreading falsehoods during the campaign.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35