Trust Building Words

noun the process of becoming deeper or more intense

verb to make or become deeper

adjective having great depth or intensity

• The deepening of our understanding of the topic will require further research.
• We need to dig deeper to really get what's going on.
• Let's get down to the nitty-gritty and really understand this.
• As time passes, the bond between us keeps deepening.

noun a statement that is only partially true; a statement that is intended to deceive or mislead

• It is important to distinguish between a complete truth and a half truth in any legal case.
• Don't believe everything you hear, it could just be a half truth.
• I wouldn't trust him, he's always spinning half truths to get what he wants.
• Her smile was like a half truth, hiding the pain she felt inside.