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
  • The complex ways data centers use water have left room for misinformation from both the builders and those fighting against them.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As somebody who has spent a lot of time covering misinformation, part of me doesn’t know if this has a lot of social value.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of misinformation
Noun
  • In part, this is a response to the fallacies of narrative, or at least of narratives that are imposed.
    — David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Understanding vicious cycles and logical fallacies.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Definition of fallacies
Noun
  • There are already too many misconceptions surrounding Socialism and social democracy.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But they could also be described as misconceptions, misunderstandings, or straight up bad information.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of misconceptions
Noun
  • This all happened after years in which the President and the Vice-President have deployed racist epithets, jokes, and myths.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For the devoutly Catholic Tolkien, however, ancient myths pointed to truths, not lies, and ultimately to the Gospels.
    — The Conversation, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of myths
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