canard
noun | /canard/
Advanced WordsHARD
a false, unfounded, or fabricated report or story
canard
noun | /canard/
Advanced WordsHARDa false, unfounded, or fabricated report or story
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Synonyms
hoaxfabricationfalsehoodrumorliefraud
Antonyms
truthfactverityauthenticity
Examples
"The canard about the mayor's resignation spread quickly online."
"Investigators exposed the canard as deliberate misinformation."
Mnemonic Trick
CANARD → CAN + LIE: think can (container) of lies — false story.
Etymology
From French canard “duck”; figurative use for false report from 19th c. journalism.
Used for fabricated stories or hoaxes.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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