Fallacy and Fib

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Fallacy noun - A false idea or belief.

Usage example: the once-common fallacy that girls just weren't any good at math

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Fib and fallacy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fib" instead a noun "Fallacy".

Fib noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.

Usage example: the claim that everyday living would be impossible without at least a few innocent fibs

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Fallacy and fib are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fallacy" instead a noun "Fib".

Nearby Word: fiber

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