bend the truth

To alter, omit, or tailor certain elements of a story to suit one's own needs, intentions, or desires. He always bends the truth so he never gets in any trouble. Politicians often bend the truth to make themselves look better and their opponents look worse.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Hvare Khshaeta	-	Persian Mythology
Rowan	['rauən]
Ebbe	EB-be (Swedish), E-bə (German)	Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, German (Rare)
Kalani	-	Hawaiian
Aino	IE-no (Finnish)	Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Bennie	['beni]