half-truth
Pronunciation: (haf'trOOth", häf'-), [key] —n., —pl. -truthsPronunciation: (-trOO&thslash;z). [key] 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. lie
Pronunciation: (lī), [key] —n., v., lied, ly•ing.
—n. 1. a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood. 2. something intended or serving to convey a false impression; imposture: His flashy car was a lie that deceived no one. 3. an inaccurate or false statement. 4. the charge or accusation of lying: He flung the lie back at his accusers. 5. give the lie to, a. to accuse of lying; contradict. b. to prove or imply the falsity of; belie: His poor work gives the lie to his claims of experience.
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