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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of untruth But in the popular imagination, untruths persist that should be corrected. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for untruth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for untruth

Noun

In a number of wrongful death lawsuits, ChatGPT is blamed for driving users to experience harmful delusions and, in some cases, to commit suicide.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
But a line like that also fleshes out the head-in-the-stratosphere delusions of everyone here.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of delusion

Noun

The ad also accuses his Democratic opponent, Brian Poindexter, of telling lies about him.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
The allegations hurled by state officials against Orange County were based on flat-out lies.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of lie

Noun

Nefarious actors have long been keen to fill the gap through what international law describes as coercion, deception and abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability.

— Robert P. George, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026
The suspect, identified as 58-year-old Zishan Zeng, was charged with two counts of elder exploitation and two counts of theft by deception.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of deception

Noun

Also intertwined are ancient myths of warring city-states, the raw, moody poetry of John Keats, and the modern battle between a faithless husband and his wife, the poem’s raging speaker.

— Merve Emre, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
In eighth-century myths the aes sidhe are literally called the tribe of the gods, and there’s a story as well, in an account of Patrick’s life written in the late seventh century.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of myth

Noun

Then on Wednesday morning, Luna reunited with her owners thanks to the efforts of local rescuers, tourists and park employees, capping a survival tale that required avoiding bears and coyotes while locating enough sustenance and shelter.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
That level of control precluded a Vatican media operation from spinning tall tales as occurred during John Paul's reign.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 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

Some opening day effects are long gone, such as the illusion created by actual shifting doors at the start of the attraction, or visions of tumbling rubble near its beginning.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Growing up in Wyoming’s rugged realities left no illusion that humans are solely in control.

— Amelia Rose Barlow, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026