Bend the truth

verb

To change or twist the facts a little in order to present something in a way that seems better or worse than it really is.

Politicians are notorious for bending the truth about their past.
Visual representation of "bend the truth" - To change or twist the facts a little in order to present something in a way that seems better or worse than it really is.

Often appears as...

  • bend the truth a little
  • notorious for bending the truth

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb

To change or twist the facts a little in order to present something in a way that seems better or worse than it really is.

Politicians are notorious for bending the truth about their past.
Visual representation of "bend the truth" - To change or twist the facts a little in order to present something in a way that seems better or worse than it really is.

Often appears as...

  • bend the truth a little
  • notorious for bending the truth

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "bend the truth"
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Subtle Deception

Bending the truth involves a subtle form of lying by manipulating facts.

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She bent the truth about her grades.
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Negative Connotation

This phrase often implies a negative judgment of someone's honesty.

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They bent the truth to win the argument.
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Cultural Perception

In some cultures, bending the truth is seen as more acceptable than outright lying.

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In business, some consider bending the truth a necessary tactic.
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Subtle Deception

Bending the truth involves a subtle form of lying by manipulating facts.

Illustration for Subtle Deception
She bent the truth about her grades.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

This phrase often implies a negative judgment of someone's honesty.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
They bent the truth to win the argument.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

In some cultures, bending the truth is seen as more acceptable than outright lying.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
In business, some consider bending the truth a necessary tactic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subtle Deception

Bending the truth involves a subtle form of lying by manipulating facts.

Illustration for Subtle Deception
She bent the truth about her grades.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Connotation

This phrase often implies a negative judgment of someone's honesty.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
They bent the truth to win the argument.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Perception

In some cultures, bending the truth is seen as more acceptable than outright lying.

Illustration for Cultural Perception
In business, some consider bending the truth a necessary tactic.
Visual representation of the word "Bend the truth"

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