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Antonyms for half-truths

Grammar : Noun

Spell : haf-trooth, hahf-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæfˌtruθ, ˈhɑf-

Definition of half-truths

Origin : 1650s, from half + truth.

As in white lie : noun little lie
As in generality : noun vague notion

Example sentences :

This was half true, and like all half-truths, was particularly calculated to deceive.
Extract from : « Hidden Treasures » by Harry A. Lewis

We are compelled to see that their systems were only plausible, that their truths were but half-truths.
Extract from : « Oxford » by Andrew Lang

Let us not play with a situation that is too serious for half-truths.
Extract from : « The Wasted Generation » by Owen Johnson

This is a half-truth, and like all half-truths it conceals a most dangerous fallacy.
Extract from : « The Alien Invasion » by William Henry Wilkins

The prophet will be a prophet of half-truths, because the whole truth will not be popular.
Extract from : « The Earl of Beaconsfield » by James Anthony Froude

Why should I read this man's weak efforts—what profits me that man's half-truths?
Extract from : « The Journal of Arthur Stirling » by Upton Sinclair

If you are the first man you see but half-truths and you hate your enemies.
Extract from : « The Journal of Arthur Stirling » by Upton Sinclair

She condescended to no subterfuges, no half-truths, no beatings about the bush.
Extract from : « What a Man Wills » by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

Only let us keep it supplied with the truths of the study, and not with the half-truths of the forum.
Extract from : « Views and Reviews » by Henry James

Partial truths, half-truths, little bits of the great question.
Extract from : « Ask a Foolish Question » by Robert Sheckley

Synonyms for half-truths

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