halftruths

[US]/hɑːftruːðz/
[UK]/hæftruːðz/

Translation

n.Partially true statements that are misleading; deceptive statements containing only partial truth.

Example Sentences

the politician's speech was filled with halftruths designed to mislead voters.

she told halftruths to avoid hurting her friend's feelings.

the article exposed the company's halftruths about product safety.

media often spreads halftruths that inflame public opinion.

his autobiography contains halftruths that glorify his past.

the witness's testimony included halftruths that contradicted the evidence.

advertisements sometimes rely on halftruths to promote products.

children learn early that halftruths can be as harmful as complete lies.

the diplomat's statement was a carefully crafted series of halftruths.

social media platforms struggle with the spread of halftruths and misinformation.

the lawyer accused the opposing counsel of presenting halftruths to the jury.

her explanation was full of halftruths that didn't quite add up.

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