truther

American

[trooth-er] / ˈtruθ ər /

noun

plural

truthers

Disparaging. a person who believes that the truth about something is not as reported by authorities and the media and is being deliberately kept from the public; conspiracist.

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Indeed, the most prominent recession truther right now is none other than Elon Musk.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Not even the most conspiratorial pandemic truther would deny that the best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — or any airborne pathogen, for that matter — is to avoid human contact.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2021

Earlier today, I presented my second desperate defense as a Lady Stoneheart truther.

From The Verge • Jun. 13, 2016

I’m not sure when or how I became a sleeve truther.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2015

Among those who reject birther and truther claims, only 44 percent of respondents endorsed each of the two football conspiracy theories we examined.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2015

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