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stretch the truth
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1.
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informal
neutral
To exaggerate facts or present them in a misleading way that departs from strict truthfulness.
To tell a statement that is only partially true in order to make it seem more favorable or dramatic.
2.
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informal
To lie or misrepresent information in a mild or euphemistic manner.
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