Falsehood
Falsehood , noun
[False + -hood]
1.
Want of truth or accuracy; an untrue assertion or representation; error; misrepresentation; falsity.
Though it be a lie in the clock, it is but a falsehood in the hand of the dial when pointing at a wrong hour, if rightly following the direction of the wheel which moveth it.
2.
A deliberate intentional assertion of what is known to be untrue; a departure from moral integrity; a lie.
3.
Treachery; deceit; perfidy; unfaithfulness.
Betrayed by falsehood of his guard.
4.
A counterfeit; a false appearance; an imposture.
For his molten image is falsehood.
No falsehood can endure
Touch of celestial temper.