What is another word for half truth?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈɑːf tɹˈuːθ], [ hˈɑːf tɹˈuːθ], [ h_ˈɑː_f t_ɹ_ˈuː_θ]
Synonyms for Half truth:
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n.
• falsehood- Untruism ,
- canard ,
- cover up ,
- cover-up ,
- coverup ,
- deceit ,
- deception ,
- dishonesty ,
- dissimulation ,
- distortion ,
- equivocation ,
- erroneousness ,
- error ,
- fable ,
- fabrication ,
- fakery ,
- fallaciousness ,
- fallacy ,
- falseness ,
- falsity ,
- feigning ,
- fib ,
- fibbery ,
- fiction ,
- figment ,
- fraud ,
- half truths ,
- hogwash ,
- line ,
- mendacity ,
- mis-statement ,
- misstatement ,
- perjury ,
- pretense ,
- prevarication ,
- sham ,
- story ,
- tale ,
- tall tale ,
- untruth ,
- untruthfulness ,
- whopper ,
- yarn .
How to use "Half truth" in context?
The phrase "half truth" refers to a statement that is partially true. This term is most often used in politics and the media. A half truth can mislead people because it leaves out important information.
For example, a politician might say that they support a certain policy platform, but only half of the points in that platform are actually implemented. The politician might leave out important details, like whether or not the policy will actually be implemented. The media also uses the phrase half truth occasionally.
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