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half-truth Definition

half·-truth (-tro̵̅o̅t̸h′)

noun

a statement or account containing only some of the facts, the rest often being left out so as to deceive

half-truth Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • tell: However it could be argued these trainers were telling half-truths, just like the airline itself does in its press releases.
  • accept: Unfortunately, in our desperation to uncover reality, human beings often accept half-truths and lies at face value.