Sekirov Dictionary

bend the truth

verb1

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To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
- In relating the story to Julie, he decided to bend the truth just enough to make her think he had really been in danger.

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bent the truth · bending the truth · bends the truth

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