untruth
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/ˌʌnˈtruːθ/
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/ˌʌnˈtruːθ/
A false statement made on purpose to deceive someone.
The witness told an untruth during the trial, which led to his arrest.
証人が裁判で嘘をついて、逮捕された。
The quality of being incorrect or false.
The untruth of the statement was proven by the evidence.
証拠により、声明の虚偽が証明されました。