half-truth

(hăf′tro͞oth′, häf′-)n. A statement, especially one intended to deceive, that omits some of the facts necessary for a full description or account.

half-truth

n a partially true statement intended to mislead ˈhalf-ˈtrue adj

half′-truth`

n., pl. -truths. 1. a statement that is only partly true, esp. one intended to deceive, evade blame, or the like. 2. a statement that fails to divulge the whole truth. [1650–60]

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Noun

half-truth - a partially true statement intended to deceive or misleaddeception, misrepresentation, deceit - a misleading falsehood

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noun a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead

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