1. a statement that is not true; a lie
2. the quality or state of being false or untrue

Examples

• The witness was accused of telling a deliberate falsehood.
• She could not tolerate any falsehood in their relationship.
• The article was full of falsehoods about the candidate.
• He exposed the falsehood of their claims with solid evidence.
• The detective worked to separate truth from falsehood.
• Spreading falsehoods can damage someone’s reputation.
• The court determined that his testimony contained several falsehoods.