half-truth

The child they sought would surely be hidden behind such a half truth.

For those who have never tried whole group work this might seem true, but it's a half truth at most.

Alan thought that it was the best half truth he had ever heard.

Every time she told a half truth, they caught her.

He relied upon a half truth to serve him at this critical moment.

After all, a half truth can be so much more damning than a total lie.

Like so many aspects of the budget battle, that claim is a half truth.

I did not speak convincingly, for it was a half truth at best.

Ian could feel that she was lying or telling some half truth.

To me a half truth is simply a classy lie.