Fable and Truth

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

Truth is an antonym for fable in topics: fiction, fantasy.

Nearby Word: fabled

Truth

Truth noun - Agreement with fact or reality.

Fable is an antonym for truth.

How words are described

original original fable original truth
actual actual fable actual truth
entire entire fable entire truth
dark dark fable dark truth
Other adjectives: religious, last, historical.

Both words in one sentence

  • Invisible Wall In Fable II whenever you try to swim too far away from the land mass, the game gives you an Invisible Wall and says something along the lines of "There is no reason for you to go any farther." Still kills Willing Suspension of Disbelief a bit, but at least it's the truth...
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