falsification

Definitions

The action of falsifying information or evidence, typically to deceive.

The process of proving that a theory, statement, or hypothesis is false.

Examples

The scientist was accused of the deliberate falsification of his research data to support his hypothesis.

The falsification of historical documents can have profound consequences on our understanding of the past.

Synonyms

forgery fabrication counterfeiting distortion misrepresentation adulteration perversion

Antonyms

verification authentication validation confirmation truth accuracy genuineness