Lie by Omission

Lying by omission is when a person leaves out important information or fails to correct a pre-existing misconception in order to hide the truth from others. ... Some people view omissions as more than just white lies, but as outright lying, because by omitting information, you're no longer being transparent.

You committed a lie by omission when you planned to move to Florida months early without telling your close friends.

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