Fib and Fallacy

Fib

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

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

Nearby Word: fiber

Fallacy

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

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

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