false prophet

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to someone who falsely claims to have divine knowledge or inspiration.

prophetADJECTIVE + prophet

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false

Examples (10)

  • Many people were deceived by the charismatic false prophet.
  • The ancient texts warned against the rise of a false prophet.
  • He was denounced as a false prophet by the religious authorities.
  • Beware of those who claim to be divine messengers; some might be false prophets.
  • Her followers eventually realized their leader was a false prophet.
  • The community suffered greatly under the influence of a powerful false prophet.
  • Throughout history, there have been many figures accused of being a false prophet.
  • The sermon cautioned against listening to any false prophet promising easy salvation.
  • Is he a true visionary or just another false prophet seeking power?
  • The scriptures clearly describe the characteristics of a false prophet.