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Falsify Definition & Meaning

falsify
verb
  1. make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
  2. tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
  3. prove false; "Falsify a claim"
  4. falsify knowingly; "She falsified the records"
  5. insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby

"Falsify" in song lyrics

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  • "Thinking it will be their downfall that's my falsify"
    Haystak — Dirty Dirty

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Frequently asked questions

What does falsify mean?
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data" prove false; "Falsify a claim" falsify knowingly; "She falsified the records" insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
What part of speech is falsify?
Falsify is a verb.
How many definitions does falsify have?
Falsify has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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