half-truth
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half–truth

noun \-ˌtrüth\

Definition of HALF-TRUTH

1
: a statement that is only partially true
2
: a statement that mingles truth and falsehood with deliberate intent to deceive

First Known Use of HALF-TRUTH

1658

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