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Bogus

usgb/ˈbəʊɡəs/Volume
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Often Negative

Bogus suggests something is purposely deceitful or dishonest, not just mistaken.

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They realized the documents were bogus, created to deceive investors.
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Not for Mistakes

Use 'bogus' for intentional fakes, not for honest errors or accidents.

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The witness gave a bogus alibi, not simply a wrong one.
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Informal Context

Bogus is casual and might not be suitable for formal or academic writing.

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He got in trouble for selling bogus tickets to the concert.
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