Deceptive claim Crossword Clue

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Deceptive claim Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. assume a reclining position
2. originate (in)
(noun)
1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DECEPTIVE (adjective)
1. causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
2. designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
CLAIM (noun)
1. a demand especially in the phrase
2. an established or recognized right
CLAIM (verb)
1. lay claim to; as of an idea
2. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs

Hint 3: Anagram

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