Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
canard
noun
/kəˈnɑːrd/
Definition
A false or misleading story or rumor.
Examples
- The article was based on a canard designed to damage the politician’s reputation.
- Despite the canard circulating online, the facts were soon clarified.
- He dismissed the canard about his involvement in the scandal.
Meaning
In a general sense, a canard refers to a rumor or a fabricated story that is spread to deceive people.
Synonyms
- lie
- falsehood
- hoax
- rumor
- fabrication
