ALL meanings of play false
play false
P p - adjective play false not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement. 1
- adjective play false uttering or declaring what is untrue: a false witness. 1
- adjective play false not faithful or loyal; treacherous: a false friend. 1
- adjective play false tending to deceive or mislead; deceptive: a false impression. 1
- adjective play false not genuine; counterfeit. 1
- adjective play false based on mistaken, erroneous, or inconsistent impressions, ideas, or facts: false pride. 1
- adjective play false used as a substitute or supplement, especially temporarily: false supports for a bridge. 1
- adjective play false Biology. having a superficial resemblance to something that properly bears the name: the false acacia. 1
- adjective play false not properly, accurately, or honestly made, done, or adjusted: a false balance. 1
- adjective play false inaccurate in pitch, as a musical note. 1
- adverb play false dishonestly; faithlessly; treacherously: Did he speak false against me? 1
- idioms play false play someone false, to betray someone; be treacherous or faithless. 1
- noun play false to prove oneself unfair in one's dealings 0