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canard

The word “canard” has 2 syllables: ca-nard

It's pronounced as /kəˈnɑːrd/

What is synonym and antonym for canard?

In the thesaurus, “canard” has 31 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for canard along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for canard

Antonyms for canard

  • truth

Meanings of canard

  • noun
    1. A false or misleading report or story, especially if deliberately so.
    2. A type of aircraft in which the primary horizontal control and stabilization surfaces are in front of the main wing.
    3. Any small winglike structure on a vehicle, usually used for stabilization.

Example Sentences

  • The rumor about the company's bankruptcy turned out to be a complete canard.
  • He spread a canard to discredit his opponent during the election.
  • The story about the haunted house was just an old canard that people still believed.
  • The journalist was accused of publishing a canard without verifying the facts.
  • The idea that the government is planning to raise taxes is a canard designed to create fear.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to canard, such as: defamation, dirt, dirty laundry, dirty linen, exaggeration, fable, fabrication.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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