rung false

A form of ring false — To seem to be incorrect, or implausible.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of ring false
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APA

rung false. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rung%20false

MLA

“rung false.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rung%20false. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rung false,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rung%20false.

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