falsify
verb
fal·si·fy
ˈfȯl-sə-ˌfī 
falsified; falsifying
2
: to make false: such as
a
: to make false by mutilation or addition
the accounts were falsified to conceal a theft
b
: to represent falsely : misrepresent
3
: to prove unsound by experience
: to tell lies : lie
Examples of falsify in a Sentence
He was caught falsifying financial accounts.
taking that statement completely out of context essentially falsifies it, whether that's your intention or not
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The charges of conspiracy to falsify records, conspiracy to commit extortion, extortion, honest services mail fraud, and falsification of records can lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 May 2025
After Shane calls to give her the news, Mel eventually makes it to the hospital — mainly to confront Keith about falsifying his complicity in Heather’s death.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 May 2025
Michael Scheuer was fired for falsifying allergen information and printing profane language.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Zoom out: Santos pleaded guilty last year to falsifying campaign finance records in order to obtain support from the National Republican Congressional Committee for his successful 2022 House campaign.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 25 Apr. 2025
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 May 2025
After Shane calls to give her the news, Mel eventually makes it to the hospital — mainly to confront Keith about falsifying his complicity in Heather’s death.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 1 May 2025
Michael Scheuer was fired for falsifying allergen information and printing profane language.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Zoom out: Santos pleaded guilty last year to falsifying campaign finance records in order to obtain support from the National Republican Congressional Committee for his successful 2022 House campaign.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for falsify
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“Falsify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falsify. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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falsify
verb
fal·si·fy
ˈfȯl-sə-ˌfī
falsified; falsifying
: to make false : change so as to deceive
falsify financial accounts
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falsify
transitive verb
fal·si·fy
ˈfȯl-si-ˌfī
falsified; falsifying
: to make false: as
a
: to make (as a document) false by mutilation, alteration, or addition
the motel clerk had falsified the records—M. A. Kelly
M. A. Kelly
b
: to report (as information) falsely
the informant falsified his testimony
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