half-truth
noun
a statement that is only partly true, especially one intended to deceive, evade blame, or the like.
half-truths
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pluralof half-truth.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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No one should be held hostage to other people’s decisions or half-truths.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
"In short, you say truths, outright lies and half-truths in the middle, with an equal amount of enthusiasm and sincerity at all times," said Ms Riesman.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
Initial sessions tend to be colored by weeping, hesitancy and half-truths as the clinician and client get a feel for each other.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2024
Technically, I’m sure a product expert could say that some of the product did penetrate into the top layer of wood fibers, but I feel half-truths are whole lies.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
Tom’s whole life was constructed on lies—falsehoods and half-truths told to make him look better, stronger, more interesting than he was.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
