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spurious

adjective

/ˈspjʊəriəs/

Meaning

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.

The report was based on spurious claims.

false, fake, counterfeit, bogus, fraudulent

genuine, authentic, true

spurious claim, spurious argument, spurious reasoning

having lived for a short time; not old; recent

expressing irony; having the nature of irony

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Conforming to the law or to rules; valid or acceptable.

serving as an introduction or preface

causing damage; harmful