Fallacy and Misrepresentation

Fallacy

Fallacy noun - A false idea or belief.
Usage example: the once-common fallacy that girls just weren't any good at math

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

Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation noun - A misleading falsehood.

Fallacy and misrepresentation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fallacy" instead a noun "Misrepresentation".

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