falsely
adverb/ˈfɔːlsli/
/ˈfɔːlsli/
- wrongly; in a way that is based on something that is not true or not correct
- to be falsely accused of something
- Patients may falsely believe that screening prevents cancer.
- She falsely claimed to be a fraud victim.
- He was assaulted and falsely imprisoned.
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- in a way that is not real or sincere
- She smiled falsely at his joke.
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