Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
half-lie
noun
/ˈhæf laɪ/
Definition
A statement that contains some truth but is misleading because it omits crucial information or presents it in a deceptive way.
Examples
- She told a half-lie about her whereabouts last week, claiming she was at the store while she was actually meeting someone else.
- His half-lie about the project’s progress made the team believe they were further along than they actually were.
Meaning
A half-lie is an assertion that is partially true but is intentionally designed to mislead or deceive by leaving out important details or context.
Synonyms
- half-truth
- misrepresentation
- deception
- lie
- untruth
