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Half-truth
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a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead
Example
Politicians are often accused of using artifice and half-truths to conceal less popular stances during campaigns.
Some political campaigns resort to jugglery, using misdirection and half-truths to sway public perception in their favor ahead of elections.
He misled his friend by telling only half-truths about what happened.
After being misled by someone who only told me part of the story, I realized how deceptive half-truths can be.
