spurious
/ˈspjʊriəs/
adjective
- Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
- The document was rejected because it contained a spurious signature.
- She dismissed the rumor as spurious and refused to spread it further.
- The scientist proved that the claim was based on spurious data.
- Based on a false or mistaken belief; misleading in appearance.
- The advertisement made spurious promises about the product's benefits.
- His argument relied on a spurious connection between the two events.
- A spurious sense of security led them to ignore the warning signs.
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