falsified

adjective

fal·​si·​fied ˈfȯl-sə-ˌfīd How to pronounce falsified (audio)
: made false : falsely created or altered in order to deceive
falsified passports
a falsified report of the incident

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An adult man allegedly used falsified documents to enroll in a Minnesota high school and reportedly played on the football team. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 In April, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte sent a criminal referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi, alleging James falsified mortgage records by misrepresenting the property as her primary residence to secure more favorable loan terms. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025 This stands in contrast to many of the investment claims on social media, where people regularly post fake or falsified information under pseudonyms. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2025 Consult authority when… The issue involves legal matters, risks patient safety, or breaks institutional rules, such as elder abuse, falsified records, or medication issues. Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for falsified

Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of falsified was in 1528

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“Falsified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falsified. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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