OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 51768

bend the truth

Meanings (ES + gloss)
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To change or leave out certain facts of a story or situation, generally in order to elicit a specific response in the audience.
In his warped attempt to bend the truth completely out of shape, ....
In relating the story to Julie, he decided to bend the truth just enough to make her think he had really been in danger.
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