Meaning of the word untruth in English

What does untruth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

untruth

US /ʌnˈtruːθ/
UK /ʌnˈtruːθ/

Noun

a false statement; a lie

Example:
He was accused of telling an untruth during the investigation.
The politician's statement was a blatant untruth.