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Definition half-truthery in British English

half-truthery noun

noun
1

the practice of saying things that are only partly true, in order to mislead people

Example

As the proverb goes, a half truth is a whole lie, and we suspect Ali of half-truthery.

Example

Sometimes the Lib Dems say some of this, good on immigration and Europe - but that's wiped out by boastful half-truthery.

Definition half-truthery in British English