falsify

[ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ]

falsify Definition

• 1. to change something in order to deceive people, or to make someone believe something that is not true
• 2. to prove that something is not true

Using falsify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "falsify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was accused of falsifying the documents.

• Example

  The company was fined for falsifying its accounts.

• Example

  She falsified her age on the application form.

falsify Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for falsify

• fabricate
• forge
• misrepresent
• distort
• manipulate

Antonyms for falsify

• verify
• corroborate
• substantiate

Phrases with falsify

• falsify evidence

  to present false evidence in order to deceive people or to influence a decision

  Example

  The prosecutor was accused of falsifying evidence in the case.

• falsify records

  to change or manipulate records in order to deceive people or to cover up wrongdoing

  Example

  The company was found guilty of falsifying records to hide its illegal activities.

• falsify data

  to manipulate or change data in order to deceive people or to support a particular conclusion

  Example

  The scientist was caught falsifying data in his research.

Origins of falsify

from Latin 'falsus', meaning 'false'

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Summary: falsify in Brief

The verb 'falsify' [ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ] means to change something in order to deceive people or to prove that something is not true. It can refer to changing documents, records, or evidence. Synonyms include 'fabricate,' 'forge,' and 'misrepresent.' Antonyms include 'verify' and 'corroborate.'