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half-truth

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half-truth (hftrth, häf-)
n.
A statement, especially one intended to deceive, that omits some of the facts necessary for a full description or account.
half-truth
n
a partially true statement intended to mislead
half-true  adj
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Noun1.half-truth - a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead
deception, misrepresentation, deceit - a misleading falsehood
Translations
half-truth [ˈhɑːfˈtruːθ] N (half-truths (pl)) [ˈhɑːfˈtruːðz] → verdad f a medias
half-truth [ˈhɑːfˈtruːθ] n → mezza verità f inv
half-truth [ˈhɑːfˈtruːθ] n → mezza verità f inv


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