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false name

NOUN

nom de guerre

Synonyms

WEAK

alias anonym assumed name fictitious name pseudonym

NOUN

nom de plume

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WEAK

AKA alias allonym ananym anonym assumed name fictitious name nickname nom de guerre pen name professional name pseudonym

NOUN

pen name

Synonyms

WEAK

AKA alias allonym ananym anonym assumed name fictitious name nickname nom de guerre nom de plume professional name pseudonym

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It was his decision to seek treatment for cancer under a false name that led to his capture.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

They had been staying in a hotel for two years, paying cash for their room under a false name and using taxis and public transport to avoid detection.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

But Khan was unaware this man had filed the application for her using a false name and listed his own address for future correspondence from immigration authorities, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

The man gave a false name of John Lesley, but provided his actual date of birth and a mobile phone number, so the force was able to ascertain his real identity as Barclay.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Estraven was very reluctant to use a false name, and ourtrue ones could not be avowed.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

false name

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