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falsely

[ˈfɔːlsli]
adverb
falsamente
1. in a way that is not true or accurate; dishonestly or deceitfully
He was falsely accused of stealing the money.
Ele foi falsamente acusado de roubar o dinheiro.
2. in a manner that does not correspond to reality; incorrectly
The report falsely claimed that sales had increased.
O relatório falsamente afirmou que as vendas haviam aumentado.
3. with the intention to deceive; insincerely
She falsely promised to help us.
Ela falsamente prometeu nos ajudar.
Synonyms
dishonestlyinaccuratelyincorrectlydeceptivelyuntruthfullydeceitfully
Antonyms
truthfullyhonestlyaccuratelycorrectlysincerely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falsamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
falsamente
standard usage, sometimes emphasized with 'completamente falsamente'
Rio de Janeiro
falsamente
standard usage, colloquially 'de forma falsa'
Portugal
falsamente
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

falsely imprisoned
falsely advertised
falsely represented
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