Half-truth (noun)

1. A statement that is partially true but intended to deceive or mislead.
2. A factually correct statement that is presented in a misleading or deceptive way.

Origin:

From the phrase "half truth", which means a statement that is only partially true and intended to deceive or mislead.

Examples:

1. The politician's statement was only a half-truth and not the whole story.
2. He was caught in a half-truth and had to admit the rest of the facts.
3. The advertisement was filled with half-truths and exaggerations.
4. The half-truth was revealed when more information came to light.
5. The statement was a half-truth and intended to mislead the audience.