Definition

A person or thing that makes something false or incorrect, often by altering or misrepresenting information.

Example

The investigator discovered that the falsifier had changed the documents to deceive others.

Conversation

Did you hear about that case with the falsifier in the news?

Yeah, it's crazy how some people can go that far to deceive others.

Right? I can't believe someone would risk so much just to be a falsifier.

It really makes you question people's morals these days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Falsifier → It is formed from "falsus" (meaning false) and "-fier" (from Latin "facere", meaning to make or do). The word refers to someone who makes something false or untrue.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'makes' ('-fier') something 'false' ('falsus') — that's why a falsifier is someone who creates falsehoods.

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