Synonyms for

Falsely

Verb / ˈfɔ:lsli: / Another word for falsely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a way that is not truthful or accurate.

Synonyms & similar words

incorrectly incorrectly untruthfully dishonestly wrongly fictitiously fraudulently deceitfully erroneously falsely illegitimately insincerely lyingly misleadingly perjuriously slanderously speciously unjustifiably unjustly unlawfully

Synonyms by register

Formal

erroneously incorrectly mistakenly wrongly

Informal

off wrong mixed up

Literary

untruly falsely

Antonyms

truthfully honestly accurately correctly veraciously genuinely actually

Common collocations

  • falsely accused
  • falsely imprisoned
  • falsely claimed
  • falsely reported
  • falsely advertised
  • falsely attributed
  • falsely represented

Word family

noun falsehood
adjective false
adverb falsely

Usage note

This adverb indicates that something is not true or accurate. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'falsely accused' or 'falsely imprisoned'.

Example sentences

  1. He falsely claimed that he won the race.
  2. She was falsely accused of cheating.
  3. The news report falsely stated that the company was going bankrupt.
  4. The witness gave a falsely testimony.
  5. He was falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit.

Quotes

  • The truth is always the strongest argument. Sophocles
  • Falsehood is cowardice, the truth courage. Hosea Ballou
  • A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes. Mark Twain

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