falsify
verb (used with object)
to make false or incorrect, especially so as to deceive.
falsification
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a word derived from
falsify.
Example Sentences
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Japan's nuclear industry has also faced a string of scandals and incidents in recent weeks, including data falsification by Chubu Electric Power to underestimate seismic risks.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
While a paper’s methodology could be more or less rigorous, and data could be tortured into fitting preconceived conclusions, the falsification of an entire study was extraordinary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025
Opposition candidate González fled to Spain on Saturday after being accused of "serious crimes" including the "usurpation" of public duties, document falsification, instigation of disobedience and system sabotage.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024
The courtroom sat in silence as the foreperson listed off “guilty” 34 separate times to each individual count, related to the falsification of 11 checks, 11 invoices, and 12 ledger entries.
From Slate ● May 30, 2024
“I’d rather not. It’s probably full of falsification and smear. The yellow journalists doubtlessly suggested all sorts of lip-smacking innuendoes.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
