A deceptive statement is a statement that is not completely true or accurate. It can take the form of a LIE, FALSEHOOD, or half-truth. A LIE is an intentionally false statement, while a FALSEHOOD is a statement that is not true but is not necessarily intended to deceive. A half-truth is a statement that is partially true but omits important details. All of these forms of deceptive statements are used to mislead or manipulate others.