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Antonyms for halftruths
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : haf-trooth, hahf- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæfˌtruθ, ˈhɑf- |
Definition of halftruths
Origin :- 1650s, from half + truth.
- As in white lie : noun little lie
- As in generality : noun vague notion
- "You see, we mustn't go on suppositions and halftruths any more," said Mrs. Haviland in delicate reproach.
- Extract from : « The Heart of Rachael » by Kathleen Norris
Synonyms for halftruths
- abstract principle
- abstraction
- exaggeration
- generalization
- half-truth
- harmless untruth
- law
- little white lie
- loose statement
- mental dishonesty
- near truth
- observation
- partial truth
- principle
- slight stretch
- suggestio falsi
- sweeping statement
- trivial untruth
- universality
- untruth
- well-intentioned untruth
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