false Synonyms
Another word for false
• adjective (Context 1)
Not according with truth or fact; incorrect or erroneous.
"The report was rejected because it contained several untrue assumptions about the regional economy."
• adjective (Context 2)
Made to imitate something in order to deceive or replace the original; artificial, counterfeit, or forged.
"The detective discovered a hidden compartment concealed beneath a fake bottom in the wooden trunk."
• adjective (Context 3)
Insincere, deceitful, or unfaithful in one's dealings or promises.
"She offered a insincere smile while inwardly disagreeing with every point raised at the meeting."
• adjective (Context 4)
Used in the common names of plants, animals, or structures that superficially resemble another species or organ without being closely related.
"mock acacia is widely planted in urban parks for its fragrant white blossoms and durable timber."
• adverb (Context 5)
In a dishonest, treacherous, or unfaithful manner (now used primarily in the phrase 'to play someone false').
"He realized too late that his trusted business partner had played him falsely during the negotiations."
Opposites of false
The opposite of false shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: