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canard
This term describes a calculated falsehood, often taking the form of a rumor or a journalistic fabrication. It carries a stronger connotation of intentional deception than a simple mistake or a misunderstanding, suggesting a strategic attempt to mislead the public or damage a reputation.
Because it refers to a specific narrative or story, it is treated as a countable noun. Users should employ standard pluralization when referring to multiple false reports, though the word is most frequently encountered in the singular to describe a single, pervasive myth.
Meanings
Examples
The rumor that the company was filing for bankruptcy was a complete canard.
I suspect this entire lead is just a canard designed to distract us from the real killer.
Historians have long debunked the canard that the treaty was signed under duress.
Is it true or just another political canard meant to sway the voters?
She realized the story about her rival's failure was a malicious canard.
The press continued to peddle the canard despite the lack of evidence.
That old canard about ghosts in the attic still scares the new students.
It was a clever canard that fooled the entire board of directors.