Fable
Fable noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.
Usage example: the fables that people tell themselves to rationalize their failures and shortcomings
Misstatement and fable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misstatement" instead a noun "Fable".
Nearby Word: fabled
Misstatement
Misstatement noun - A statement that contains a mistake.
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Fable and misstatement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fable" instead a noun "Misstatement".
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