Synonyms for Spurious
Definition of spurious
- adjective
- plausible but false; "a specious claim"; "spurious inferences"
- born out of wedlock; "the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"- E.A.Freeman
- intended to deceive; "a spurious work of art"
10 synonyms found
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