Synonyms for

Spurious

Verb / ˈspjʊri:ʌs / / ˈspɜ:i:ʌs / Another word for spurious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Spurious means false or not genuine.

Synonyms & similar words

inauthentic misbegotten unauthentic misbegot bastardly specious false fake fraudulent deceptive bogus counterfeit imitation phony sham untrue dubious questionable suspect untrustworthy unreliable misleading erroneous inaccurate illegitimate

Example sentences

  1. The spurious email claimed that I had won a million dollars in a lottery I never entered.
  2. The company was caught selling spurious products that did not work as advertised.
  3. The politicians spurious claims about his accomplishments were quickly debunked by fact-checkers.
  4. The antique dealer sold me a spurious vase that was actually a cheap replica.
  5. The historian argued that the spurious documents were not reliable sources for her research.

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