falsify

Today's Word July 19, 2020

Definition: (verb) Tamper, with the purpose of deception.
Synonyms: fudge, fake, misrepresent, wangle, manipulate, cook.
Usage: The researcher was tempted to falsify his data in order to secure funding for his study.
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