Synonyms for Told a white lie:
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v.
• invent
- concoct
, - conjure up
, - create out of thin air
, - equivocate
, - fake
, - falsify
, - feign
, - fib
, - forge
, - lie
, - make believe
, - make up
, - misrepresent
, - misstate
, - pretend
, - prevaricate
, - simulate
, - tell a white lie
, - tell untruth
, - think up
, - trump up
, - vamp
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What are the hypernyms for Told a white lie?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for told a white lie?
The phrase "told a white lie" implies a minor untruth, but there are many antonyms for this phrase that convey the opposite meaning. Synonyms for "told the truth" include disclosed, divulged, admitted, confessed, or revealed. Other antonyms for "told a white lie" might be "told a whopper" (meaning a significant falsehood), or "fabricated" (which implies a more elaborate deception). Additionally, expressions such as "spoke honestly" or "was forthright" can be used to indicate that someone was truthful and did not tell a lie, even if the truth may have been uncomfortable. Regardless of which word or phrase is chosen, it is important to strive for honesty and integrity in all our interactions with others.
What are the antonyms for Told a white lie?
Related words: what is a white lie, bad white lies, lying to your children
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