A figure of speech in which a favourable turn is given to something unfavourable by the use of an expression that conveys only part of the truth…

The action of equivocate, v.; prevarication.

The use of words or expressions that are susceptible of a double signification, with a view to mislead; esp. the expression of a virtual…

A verbal nicety, a minor or quibbling point in an argument; an equivocation. Cf. quodlibet, n.

The use of words in a double meaning with intent to deceive; = equivocation, n. rare.

= equivocation, n.

Avoidance of straightforward statement of the truth; equivocation, evasiveness, misrepresentation; deceit; an instance of this.

A proposition or statement which is or conveys only one half or a part of the truth.

Misrepresentation of the truth by concealing or withholding facts which ought to be made known. Also: an instance of this. Cf. suggestio falsi, n.

A misrepresentation of the truth whereby something incorrect is implied to be true; an indirect lie. Often in contexts with suppressio veri, n.

colloquial. Glibly persuasive or misleading talk; nonsense, falsehood. Usually in the old oil. Cf. senses compounds 2a, phrases 1.