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lie by omission

My therapist told me that I don’t lie (make things up that aren’t true). She said that I lie by omission. I don’t talk about important things because of my shame. I don’t talk about things that truly occurred because I fear the emotions that will surface.
She attended the wedding and simply responded “It was beautiful.” She told a lie by omission when she did not mention that there were many unpleasant occurrences.
by introvert July 6, 2021
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Orissa

A rare female who is a step ahead of the rest of the other biological entities on earth, whose diet consists of salads and fruit.
Omg... what is that Becky?!?! Oh that's an Orissa, let us step aside at once.
by Ris Ris July 25, 2017
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nocturnal omission

An act completely forgotten due to heavy drinking the night before.

See also: Black Out, drunk wound, drunklaid
Dude 1: Do you remember taking a dump in the fish tank at the party last night? That shit was hilarious.

Dude 2: I did what? Must have been a nocturnal omission.
by al.X January 20, 2009
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ouissal

a baby 🍼
she is a very OUISSAL!
by idonttellmyname May 24, 2021
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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.
by MurseWithTheMouth May 6, 2021
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Orissa

A force to be reckoned with and the best gal to be on your side. Fully of positive energy, a vibrant spirit and a woman of quick wit. You’ll want this person in your friend rotation for life. Flat out fabulous, empathetic and too hip to be square. She’s a solid 8.
Oh hey is that a Becky over there? Oh no THAT’s an Orissa, she’s the life of the party.
by #cwg November 30, 2021
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Denial by omission

An act done either purposefully or accidentally, in which specific facts or details are omitted, glossed over, Left to subtext or in some way not give the the proper respect that they deserve.
Politicians regularly deny by omission.

Donald Trump commits a denial by omission every time he opens his mouth.
by Enderlee January 15, 2021
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