speak the truth
- honestFree from deception
- candidHonest and direct
- sincereGenuinely felt, not feigned
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- frankOpen and direct
confess · reveal · testify · witness · oath · swear · authentic · genuine · transparent · bold · courage · integrity · expose · admit · confront · raw · bare · unfiltered
veracity
speak the truthlie
Deliberate falsehood
tell a lie · deceive · bear false witness · mislead · prevaricate
expression
speak the truthremain silent
hold one's tongue · say nothing · keep quiet · bite one's tongue · plead the fifth