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in a way that lacks sincerity or genuine feeling
- She nodded falsely, pretending to agree with the proposal.
- He laughed falsely, trying to hide his discomfort.
- They welcomed her falsely, masking their resentment.
- His tone was falsely cheerful despite the tension in the room.
- The apology was delivered falsely, without any real regret.
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in a way that is not correct
- She falsely accused him of stealing.
- The report was falsely claiming that the company had made a profit.
- He was falsely identified in the lineup by the witness.
- They falsely advertised the product as being made from organic materials.
- The documents were falsely presented as authentic.