Another word for false
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Adjective
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Another word for false
Modifier
Said of persons
Said of statements or supposed facts
Antonyms:Said of things
Synonym Study
- Fake is a less formal term for any person or thing that is not genuine a fake doctor, chimney, etc. See also syn. study at faithless.
- Counterfeit and the colloquial bogus apply to a very careful imitation and always imply intent to deceive or defraud counterfeit, or bogus, money
- Sham refers to an imitation or simulation of something and usually connotes intent to deceive sham piety
- False , in this comparison, refers to anything that is not in essence that which it purports to be and may or may not connote deliberate deception false hair, false eyelashes
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