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 Definitions of half-truth  [ˈhæfˌtoʊn, ˈhɑf-]  

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Definition of 'half-truth' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) half-truth
a statement that is only partly true, esp. one intended to deceive, evade blame, or the like.

2.  half-truth
a statement that fails to divulge the whole truth.

Etymology:  (1650–60)

Definition of 'half-truth' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) half-truth
a partially true statement intended to deceive or mislead

'half-truth' - Nearby Entries  

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