falsify

Definition

To alter so as to make false; especially when done with intent to deceive.

Etymology

From French falsifier, from Late Latin falsificāre (“make false, corrupt, counterfeit, falsify”), from Latin falsificus, from falsus (“false”), corresponding to false + -ify.

Example Sentences

• "to falsify a record or document"
• "The Irish bards use to forge and falsify everything as they list, to please or displease any man."
• "to falsify money"

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