A cause of action arising under the common law where a person is portrayed in a way which, while not technically false, is misleading and likely to cause embarrassment to that person.
A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.
Deception; misrepresentation of the true nature of an activity.
An indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind. Refers especially to war and diplomatics.