white lie

noun

Meaning

A deliberate, untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

line(English)noble lie(English)blue lie(English)vranyo(English)lying(English)falsehood(English)deception(English)untruth(English)

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Sources

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