untruth

[US]/ʌn'truːθ/

[UK]/ʌnˈtruθ/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. false statement; lack of truth; falsehood

these untruths parading as history.

The untruth has been brought home to him.

they go off and tell untruths about organizations for which they worked.

believe in the untruth

confront someone about their untruthfulness

expose the untruth behind the rumors

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!