Definitions

1. noun

A statement that is partially true, but contains inaccuracies or misleading information.

“The politician’s speech contained a semitruth about his opponent’s voting record.”

2. noun

A fact that is not entirely false, but is often used to manipulate public opinion or perception.

“The news article presented a semitruth to make the company’s actions seem more favorable than they actually were.”

3. verb

To present information in a way that is partially true, but contains inaccuracies or misleading information.

“The politician semitruthed about his opponent’s policies to confuse the public.”