falsify

Definitions

To alter information or evidence so as to mislead.

To prove or declare a statement or theory to be false.

To forge or counterfeit a document or signature.

Examples

The accountant attempted to falsify the financial records to hide the company's mounting debt.

It is a serious crime to falsify documents in order to obtain a passport or other government identification.

Synonyms

forge counterfeit fabricate doctor tamper adulterate distort

Antonyms

verify authenticate validate confirm attest certify corroborate