false claim - a statement that is directly contradicted by fact and can be easily proven untrue. (3 uses)

cherry picking - presenting only evidence that confirms your position, while ignoring or withholding an often more significant portion that contradicts it. (1 use)

dysphemism - replacing neutral language with more derogatory or unpleasant terms, to instill a negative association. (1 use)

fault as virtue - technique where a weakness is presented as a strength, by focusing on any positive aspect of it. (1 use)

half truth - a statement that is essentially true, but lacking critical information and presented as the whole truth. (1 use)