false name
fɒls neɪm
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Definition of false name - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

identityname used to hide true identity
  • The spy traveled under a false name.
  • He signed the contract using a false name.
  • The author published the book under a false name.
alias incognito pseudonym
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Expressions with false name

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under a false nameadv.
using a name that is not your real one
He checked into the hotel under a false name.

Expressions with false

false alarmn.
warning signal given by mistake
The fire drill turned out to be a false alarm.
false economyn.
attempt to save money that leads to more costs
Buying cheap tires was a false economy.
false friendn.
person pretending to be a friend but not trustworthy
He realized she was a false friend after the betrayal.
false frontn.
facade giving deceptive appearance
The building had a false front to make it look larger.
someone's words rang falseexp.
seem insincere or lacking genuine feeling
His apology sounded polished, but his words rang false to everyone.
strike a false notev.
to create an impression that is not sincere
His apology struck a false note with the audience.

Expressions with name

bad namen.
poor reputation or lack of respect
The scandal gave the company a bad name.
name afterv.
give something the same name as another thing
The street was named after a famous musician.
household namen.
person or thing very well known
The Beatles are a household name in music history.
name namesv.
identify people involved in secretive activities
The witness was asked to name names during the trial.
have one's name onv.
be physically marked with someone's name
The book had his name on the cover.
have a bad namev.
be known by people for something negative or bad
That restaurant has a bad name for slow service.
have a name forv.
be called by a specific name
He has a name for his new invention.
in the name ofprep.
for the sake of someone or something
They fought in the name of freedom.
name your pricev.
state the amount of money you want
If you really want it, name your price and I'll pay today.
put a name tov.
attribute a person's name to their face or voice
I couldn't put a name to his face at first.

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Terms with false name included in their meaning

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incognitoadj.
hidden identity
hiding true identity, often with a disguise or false name
fictitious namen.
identity
false name used by a person for privacy
pseudon.
internet
false name used online
defamation of charactern.
legal reputation
false statements that harm someone's reputation or good name
incogniton.
secret
person hiding true identity with a false name or disguise
nom de guerren.
military
false name used by military members

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  1. French:faux nom, ...
  2. German:falscher Name, ...
  3. Italian:falso nome, ...
  4. Spanish:nombre falso, ...
  5. Portuguese:nome falso, ...
  6. Chinese:假名, ...
  7. Japanese:偽名, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْم مُسْتَعَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁם בָּדוּי, ...
  10. Russian:вымышленное имя, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фальшиве ім'я, ...
  12. Hindi:फर्जी नाम, ...

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