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.
The quality of being incorrect or false.
The untruth of the statement was proven by the evidence.