falsified

verb

Definition of falsifiednext
past tense of falsify
1
as in distorted
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of taking that statement completely out of context essentially falsifies it, whether that's your intention or not

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2
as in refuted
to prove to be false telephone records falsified his claim that he wasn't home that night

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Recent Examples of falsified Since the book first appeared, small but persistent groups have claimed that Anne Frank was fictional and that her father falsified her writings for profit. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026 The judge also raised concerns about the plaintiff’s evidence, finding that some materials — including sonogram images contained in personal journals — had been falsified. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Court records indicate authorities became aware of Jones’ falsified hours through a complaint by the library’s manager, who discovered discrepancies on a log sheet required to be filled out by deputies working there. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026 The trucking company, which authorities say falsified the registration on the vehicle, also faces criminal charges, as two families attempt to rebuild their lives from what appear to be serious failures by the driver and company to operate safely. — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Yet under the Third Circuit’s rule, a taxpayer may remain vulnerable long after records have disappeared and witnesses are unavailable, if a preparer intentionally falsified a return. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The legislation follows a Hearst investigation that found that 10 school systems in the state were employing armed security guards who falsified traffic citations, failed to report deadly pursuits or engaged in racial misconduct. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors allege Marizel Yukee, 49, who ran mobile wound clinics in four states, targeted elderly and hospice patients and falsified records to justify the procedures while billing for the unnecessary treatments. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Trump administration officials said in a legal filing that Morens hid and falsified records to undermine debate about the origins of the virus that spurred the Covid-19 pandemic — and received kickbacks for doing so, including wine and offers of future meals at high-end restaurants. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falsified
  1. distorted
  2. refuted
  3. misrepresented
Verb
  • This shows once again how distorted his perception of reality is.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • This has distorted access not only to concert tickets but also to everyday services such as train ticket reservations.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Definition of distorted
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  • Wainger also refuted the assertion that Pennel had expected to be arrested.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • Reports emerged earlier this year that Beatrice and Eugenie were not invited to Royal Ascot, only to be refuted by subsequent reports claiming that they were invited, after all.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Definition of refuted
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  • Federal prosecutors alleged Holmes knowingly misrepresented the capabilities of Theranos technology and misled investors about the company's financial condition, partnerships, and laboratory capabilities.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Other videos also misrepresented the earnings users could have made on parallel bets, the Journal's report found.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of misrepresented

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