UNTRUTH Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

untruth

noun

ˌən-ˈtrüth

Definition of untruth

as in delusion

a false idea or belief their argument rests on a fundamental untruth which has long been discredited

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truth
verity

as in lie

a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive the Web site is rife with untruths and misleading information

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as in deception

the quality or state of being false there is an element of untruth in all forms of art: works of art provide only a semblance of reality

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Recent Examples of untruth We were lied on in our statement and lied on again, and even in the apology, there was untruth. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 Most of the papers featuring naked women and naked untruths belonged to Rupert Murdoch. — Andrew O’Hagan, New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2026 His newest book makes such fact-finding a key theme, demonstrating the instability of a political system grounded in untruth—and investigating how populist leaders can wield that for their own ends. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025 Beyond easily demonstrable untruths about Ukraine, what’s unfortunate about Slezkine’s historical analysis is its failure to ponder cause and effect, even at a superficial level. — John Connelly, The New York Review of Books, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for untruth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untruth

Noun

As in other sports , every fan base enters certain levels of delusion.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Symptoms of toxicity can include delusions, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing and increases in blood pressure and heart rate.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of delusion

Noun

Further in lies a kitchen with parquet flooring, an Esmeralda marble island, and contrasting brass finishes.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026
And while the public may understand a leader’s deception for security reasons, there are many other situations in which people may not forgive a lie.

— Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of lie

Noun

There appears to be no indication the scammer or scammers behind this web of deception are anywhere close to slowing down.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
But Richard Adams Locke, who wrote the series, later claimed that deception wasn’t his goal.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of deception

Noun

One of the more popular myths accepted as fact is that the WNBA has bricked the breakaway slam dunk that is Caitlin Clark phenomenon.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
The pervading myth goes that Henry was knowingly tricked into marrying Anne of Cleves by her falsely beguiling thirst trap of a portrait.

— Eva Wolchover, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of myth

Noun

The smart-mattress category Eight Sleep wants to escape just delivered a cautionary tale.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Betty Smith’s 1943 classic is a coming-of-age tale about a second-generation Irish-American girl named Francie who lives in Williamsburg with her family.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of tale

Noun

Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Beyond the deceptiveness of the narrow material view, spiritual light and hope are always present to be found and felt.

— Sue Brightman, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025

Definition of deceptiveness

Noun

But planning and repositioning are different exercises, and the space between them is exactly where the diversification illusion lives longest.

— Khalifa Aldhaheri, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shattered Europe’s remaining illusions not just about Moscow but also about Beijing.

— Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of illusion

Noun

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— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Still, state media have been highlighting stories about cafes and other businesses being forced to close for failing to enforce rules on clothing.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026