unfact

/ʌnˈfæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A false or misleading fact, especially one that is presented as true.

“The news story contained several unfacts that were later corrected.”

2. verb

To make or present something as a fact when it is not.

“The politician was accused of manufacturing unfacts to support his policy.”

Synonyms

  • fabrication
  • falsehood

Antonyms

  • fact
  • truth