FALSIFICATION Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

falsification

noun

as in misrepresentation

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Recent Examples of falsification In a federal investigation, Flores was charged with the deprivation of rights under color of law and falsification of records. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Citizens routinely hide their true feelings and engage in preference falsification, which can lead to massive overestimation of a dictator’s actual support. — Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 If convicted, Lineberger faces up to 20 years in prison on the falsification charge, up to three years for concealing or removing public records, and up to one year on each theft count. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026 Flanagan was arrested in April 2025 and charged with five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 The attorney general's office said charges of forgery, unsworn falsification, public records tampering and violations of state elections and voter registration laws remain pending against six canvassers. — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 Jaynes, meanwhile, also faced charges of conspiracy and falsification of records. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 Charges related to animal cruelty and neglect, concealed carry of a weapon, obstructing official business and falsification are pending. — Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026 That falsification led to lower import duties. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsification

Noun

Reed did not stop at misrepresentation, the complaint alleges.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
The plaintiffs have also accused Bayer of negligence and misrepresentation of Roundup's safety in its marketing, and have alleged that the product was defective for its intended purpose.

— Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of misrepresentation

Noun

The reference to the co-defendant's YOS sentence was mistakenly included in some communication out of our office based on a previous misstatement and was not part of the Governor's decision process.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lee Watson, in the email, said Burns never represented the board in the lawsuit and telling the court otherwise is a misstatement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026

Definition of misstatement

Noun

Her research has shown that people are less likely to trust election misinformation from the president when it is presented alongside the facts.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026
His longtime agent, Philip Grenz, confirmed the cause of death to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday to put an end to online misinformation around Neill’s passing.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

Definition of misinformation

Noun

The earbuds feature an industry-first magnetic fluid driver, promising ultra-low distortion and clear sound.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
If an otherwise unexceptional song on Mount Zero is nearing its conclusion, be prepared for an epilogue where Medlyn or Elphick clicks on the distortion.

— Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026

Definition of distortion

Noun

That effort taps Framatome’s existing Nuclear Regulatory Commission license to streamline the regulatory transition from fuel fabrication to commercial shipment.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
By replacing the existing fabrication process with precision subtractive etching — which produces an atomically clean material interface — the new process increases qubit coherence and improves manufacturing consistency, according to the company.

— Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of fabrication

Noun

The Hades sequence gets much of its emotional weight from Page, as Sinon confronts Odysseus with the lie that sent him to his death.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
In a new book, author and journalist Pamela Colloff investigates a notorious con man, whose lies had devastating consequences for many who knew him.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of lie

Noun

In an era when AI generates convincing falsehoods at scale and a third of teenagers report being deceived by fake content online, the ability to weigh evidence critically is not an academic exercise but a plain necessity.

— Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Trump is twice divorced, relishes cursing publicly and offers a never-ending onslaught of falsehoods.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 18 July 2026

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