falsify

verb

fal·si·fy | \ ˈfȯl-sə-ˌfī

falsified; falsifying

Definition of falsify

transitive verb

1 : to prove or declare false : disprove

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

intransitive verb

: to tell lies : lie

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Other Words from falsify

falsifiability \ ˌfȯl-sə-ˌfī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

falsifiable \ ˌfȯl-sə-ˈfī-ə-bəl

\ adjective

falsification \ ˌfȯl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən

\ noun

falsifier \ ˈfȯl-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r

\ noun

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 media reported that falsifying a government weather report is a federal crime. — Anchorage Daily News, "‘This isn’t just a stupid story, it’s a big story’: An oral history of Sharpiegate," 14 Sep. 2019 To hold companies accountable, the state must also instigate high penalties for failing to disclose or falsifying this information. — Ma Jun, Time, "How China Can Truly Lead the Fight Against Climate Change," 12 Sep. 2019 In addition to ship-to-ship transfers, the two Syrian vessels were accused of disabling their GPS and AIS location systems, changing the names of their vessels and falsifying cargo and vessel documents. — Fox News, "Tanker carrying Iranian oil headed to Syria: intelligence sources," 21 Aug. 2019 Brewer solicited an individual to invest more than $1 million dollars by sending the victim falsified bank statements, tax returns, and other financial documents to inflate the financial success of the company. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, "After receiving $9 million, Winter Park man pleads guilty to money laundering and fraud," 5 Aug. 2019 Williams-Bolar refused when officials asked her to pay $30,000 in back tuition, and she was convicted of falsifying residency records. — Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, "Homeless Mom Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Using Friend's Address to Enroll Son in School," 15 Sep. 2019 Jackson also is suspected of falsifying department citations and worksheets. — Nicole Soto, USA TODAY, "Arizona state trooper arrested on 61 counts of sex abuse, kidnapping and harassment," 11 Sep. 2019 Krickovich, 29, is charged with five misdemeanors: three counts of falsifying public records and two counts of battery. — Rafael Olmeda, sun-sentinel.com, "Deputy in teen beating case goes to court," 29 July 2019 Prosecutors also claim the Chrisleys used their production company, 7 C Production, to hide their reality TV income from the IRS, and allege that Todd directed an employee to falsify income and asset documents. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE.com, "Todd and Julie Chrisley, The Situation and More Reality Stars Who've Faced Jail Time," 12 Sep. 2019

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