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false name

NOUN
nom de guerre
Synonyms
WEAK
alias anonym assumed name fictitious name pseudonym
NOUN
nom de plume
Synonyms
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

Example Sentences

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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 court heard Khan gave a false name because he had "enemies he did not want to find him".

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

A message was sent under a false name to MI6 using the "contact us" page of the security service's website, claiming he wanted to work as a "double agent", the jury was told.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024

I’m holed up in one of Tokyo’s dozen downtowns, registered under a false name at this hotel.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu