knowingly false

Frequency: 4.51.1 per million words

Said or done while aware that it is untrue, often with an intent to deceive.

falseADVERB + false

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knowingly

Examples (10)

  • The law can punish knowingly false statements.
  • He was charged with making knowingly false claims on his tax return.
  • The witness was prosecuted for giving knowingly false testimony in court.
  • She faced serious consequences for filing a knowingly false police report.
  • The company was fined for making knowingly false representations to investors.
  • Publishing knowingly false information can result in libel charges.
  • The defendant pleaded guilty to making knowingly false declarations under oath.
  • Insurance fraud involves making knowingly false claims to obtain benefits.
  • The journalist was sued for spreading knowingly false rumors about the politician.
  • Making knowingly false accusations can damage someone's reputation permanently.