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half-truth
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 adjhalf′-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] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | half-truth - a partially true statement intended to deceive or misleaddeception, misrepresentation, deceit - a misleading falsehood |
Translationshalf-truth
Words related to half-truthnoun a partially true statement intended to deceive or misleadRelated Words- deception
- misrepresentation
- deceit
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