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Definition of mistruth

mistruth

/mɪsˈtruːθ/
mis · truth
Plural:mistruths
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Adjective:mistruthful
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mistruth Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A false or inaccurate statement; an untruth or lie.

Example

"The spokesperson was accused of spreading a deliberate mistruth to cover up the company's financial losses."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often used as a polite or diplomatic euphemism for a lie, 'mistruth' is less standard in formal writing than 'untruth' or 'falsehood'.

• Rhymes for mistruth

• Nearby Words

mistrust
mistrustful
mistrustfully
mistruth
misty
mistype
misunderstand

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mistruth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mistruth
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