Fable and Truism

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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

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Truism is an antonym for fable.

Nearby Word: fabled

Truism noun - An idea or expression that has been used by many people.

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Fable is an antonym for truism.

Nearby Word: truly

old

old fable

old truism

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