Paltering (Noun)
Meaning
A trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She was accused of paltering to avoid telling the truth about her lack of experience for the job.
- The company's marketing team was known for paltering about the quality of their products to increase sales.
- During the debate, the politician was criticized for paltering when asked about their stance on a sensitive issue.
- It was obvious the child was paltering when she said she didn't eat the last cookie, despite the crumbs on her face.
- The witness's inconsistent testimony led the judge to suspect that she was paltering to avoid incriminating herself.