false
adjective
uk/fɔːls/ usnot true or correct:
It is an offense to give false information on your application form.
made to look real, especially in order to deceive people:
The wanted man is known to be travelling under an assumed name and with a false passport.
based on wrong information or a wrong idea about someone or something:
Many immigrant workers arrive with a false impression of western countries.
by or under false pretences
if you do or get something by or under false pretences, you do or get it dishonestly by telling lies:
The official was convicted of obtaining property by false pretences.
Two executives had gained access to their rival's business plan under false pretences.