Meaning of 'false'

adverb

in a disloyal and faithless manner

Synonyms: treacherously

adjective

(used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection

Synonyms: untrue

adjective

arising from error

Example: "a false assumption"

Synonyms: mistaken

adjective

adopted in order to deceive

Synonyms: fictive assumed fictitious pretended put on sham

adjective

inaccurate in pitch

Example: "a false (or sour) note"

Synonyms: sour off-key

adjective

designed to deceive

Example: "a suitcase with a false bottom"

adjective

not genuine or real

Synonyms: fake simulated faux imitation

adjective

inappropriate to reality or facts

Synonyms: delusive

adjective

deliberately deceptive

Example: "false pretenses"

adjective

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

Example: "gave false testimony under oath"

adjective

erroneous and usually accidental

Example: "a false start"