half-truth

Noun

countable uncountable

A deceptive statement, especially one that is only partly true, is incomplete, misrepresents reality by telling part of the truth, or alters the time sequence of truths.

Japanese Meaning

部分的に真実であるが、全体の真実を伝えていないために誤解を招く表現 / 事実の一部だけを述べることで、真実全体を歪める、誤った印象を与える声明

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The politician's answer was a half-truth that left voters confused and suspicious.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その政治家の答えは半真実で、有権者を困惑させ、疑いを抱かせた。

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A deceptive statement, especially one that is only partly true, is incomplete, misrepresents reality by telling part of the truth, or alters the time sequence of truths.

The Minister no doubt would claim that the public has already expressed its opinion by deserting the trains. As we have said before, this is scarcely a half-truth. By and large, where there has been a decline the public has deserted the out-dated trains; ….

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half-truths

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