Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mistruth
noun
/ˈmɪs.truːθ/
Definition
A false statement or belief that is presented as though it were true.
Examples
- She was caught spreading a mistruth about her colleague.
- While not a outright lie, his comments contained a significant mistruth.
Meaning
The term refers to inaccuracies or lies that are not necessarily malicious or intentional but nonetheless misrepresent the truth.
Synonyms
- Falsehood
- Misstatement
- Deception
- Untruth
