falsify

Meanings

• verb

  To make false or untrue; counterfeit or forge; alter (a record, document, etc.) with intent to deceive or defraud.

• verb

  To alter the truth or facts in order to deceive or mislead.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with falsify
palisify , vaseline , casserole , misalign

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Variants

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falsifiabilities , falsifiability , falsifiable , falsification , falsifications , falsified , falsifier , falsifiers , falsifies , falsify , falsifying

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Forms

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falsified, falsifies, falsifying

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Etymology

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From Old French falsifier, from fals, false + -ifier, -ify.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'falsify' comes from the Latin word falsus, meaning 'false'.

2. In chemistry, falsification of data is a serious ethical issue.

3. The word 'falsify' is also used in the context of scientific experiments to refer to the manipulation of data to produce desired results.

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Related Concepts

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1. forgery: A false document or artwork created to deceive or defraud.

2. counterfeiting: The production of false currency or other documents to deceive or defraud.

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Culture

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In literature and art, falsify often refers to deceit or forgery. For instance, in Dan Brown's 'Deception Point', the protagonist uncovers a conspiracy involving the falsification of scientific evidence. In music, the term 'falsify' might be used metaphorically to describe a musician's interpretation of a piece that deviates from the original.

How to Memorize "falsify"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of altering a document or record to make it false or misleading.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'falsify' with deceit, forgery, or counterfeiting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'falsify' as 'Forge Alterations to Lie and Swindle'.

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