Learn English – nother word for “only giving one side of the story”

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I'm writing a paper about "propaganda", but am having troubles with repeating "feeding you propaganda" too many times. I don't want to use "misinformation" or anything like that, because I'm focusing on the fact that the information only gives you one side of the story. So is there a word for "only giving one side of the story"?

This is the sentence I'm struggling with.

I did not let the senator ______(verb) me, even though this was the first information I’ve received, and from a source I more or less view as trustworthy.

I want to use something like "deceive", but nicer. Like they aren't actively trying to deceive me, it was just natural for them to give their side of the story, but them only giving one side of the story would influence me.

Or alternatively;

I did not let the senator's ______(verb) sway me me,

Like "biased account of events", but again, less.. ugly. Less like they're trying to be manipulative, and more like they're just naturally giving their report as they saw it happened.

Best Answer

to slant. MW Dictionary v. slant·ed, slant·ing, slants and TFD

to interpret or present in line with a special interest To present so as to conform to a particular bias or appeal to a certain audience.

As in:

The Senator's story was slanted and did not sway me.

The Senator's slanted diatribe could have persuaded many, but not me.

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