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Half Truth and Lies

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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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