Fallacy and Reality

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Fallacy noun - A false idea or belief.

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Reality is an antonym for fallacy in illusion topic.

Reality noun - Something that actually exists.

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Fallacy is an antonym for reality.

Nearby Words: realize, real, realise, realistic, realization

similar	similar fallacy	similar reality
common	common fallacy	common reality
separate	separate fallacy	separate reality
total	total fallacy	total reality
Other adjectives: original, true, single, dangerous, false, possible.

The Anecdotal Fallacy is using anecdotes instead of actual statistics and making general rules and grand claims off them, accurate picture of the reality of the matter be damned.

Source: Anecdotal Fallacy
In a crossover between media and real life, this fallacy often shows up on reality shows, with at least one contestant each season declaring proudly "That's just who I am," when called out for acting like a bigot, an asshat, or a bitch.

Source: Appeal to Inherent Nature

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