half truth
/ˈhæfˌtruθ/
noun
- A statement that is only partly true, often intended to deceive or mislead.
- She told a half-truth about her experience to get the job, but the truth came out later.
- Politicians sometimes rely on half-truths to make their arguments sound better.
- His explanation was a half-truth; he admitted he was late but didn't mention he had forgotten the meeting.
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