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falsifications

noun

plural of falsification
as in misrepresentations

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  1. misrepresentations
  2. misinformation
  3. fallacies
  4. misconceptions
  5. myths
Noun
  • The lawsuit accuses Roblox and Discord of wrongful death, fraudulent concealment and misrepresentations, negligent misrepresentation and strict liability.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Definition of misrepresentations
Noun
  • Lamb’s success, says Ink, ushered in the era of sensationalism, trashy gossip, misinformation, influencers, and Trump.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Pretoria has repeatedly denied the discrimination claims, calling them misinformation.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of misinformation
Noun
  • Understanding vicious cycles and logical fallacies.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
  • While counting the president’s fallacies has become routine, the ideological subservience of his senior-most cabinet members and advisors this term has given the public reason to second-guess statements and data issued by them or their offices.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Definition of fallacies
Noun
  • Many, maybe even most, of these negative views of athletics held by my colleague and others are based on misconceptions.
    — Geraldo L. Cadava, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
  • There are plenty of opinions about the new class of drugs, some of which are backed up by facts or misconceptions.
    — Bo Evans, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of misconceptions
Noun
  • Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The origin story from Johnny & Kay’s restaurant Like a lot of iconic dishes, steak de Burgo comes with competing creation myths.
    — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of myths
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