adj. Function: adjective
1 not in conformity with what is true FF1C; the information turned out to be false FF1E;
Synonyms: counterfactual, erroneous, inaccurate, incorrect, specious, unsound, untrue, wrong; compare ILLOGICAL
Related Words: deceptive, delusive, delusory, distorted, fallacious, misleading; deceitful, dishonest, fraudulent, lying, mendacious, untruthful
Idioms: contrary to fact, off the mark
Contrasted Words: accurate, correct, established, factual, truthful, veracious, veridical
Antonyms: true
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Synonyms: MISLEADING , beguiling, deceiving, deceptive, deluding, delusive, delusory, fallacious
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Synonyms: FAITHLESS , disloyal, perfidious, recreant, traitorous, treacherous, unfaithful, unloyal, untrue
Related Words: apostate, backsliding, renegade; crooked, devious; hollow
Antonyms: true
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Synonyms: COUNTERFEIT , bogus, brummagem, fake, phony, pinchbeck, pseudo, sham, snide, spurious
Related Words: apparent, ostensible, seeming
Contrasted Words: bona fide, genuine
Antonyms: real
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Synonyms: ARTIFICIAL 2, dummy, ersatz, imitation, mock, sham, simulated, spurious, substitute