Definitions from Wiktionary (white lie)
▸ noun: (idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
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▸ noun: (idiomatic) A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.
Similar:
line,
noble lie,
blue lie,
vranyo,
lying,
falsehood,
deception,
untruth,
false light,
alternative fact,
more...
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Adjectives:
misleading,
lying,
blame,
chidden,
false,
creative,
misinformative,
objurgatory,
upbraiding,
denunciatory,
spoof
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