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Truman

Verb / ˈtru:mʌn / Another word for truman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Truman is a masculine given name of English origin. It means 'loyal' or 'true-hearted'.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

veracity truthfulness accuracy exactness

Informal

honesty straight dope the real deal the lowdown

Literary

verity candor frankness

Antonyms

falsehood lie deception untruth fabrication fiction

Common collocations

  • true story
  • true north
  • true colors
  • true love
  • true grit
  • true crime
  • true blue

Word family

noun truth
adjective true
adverb truly

Usage note

The word 'truman' is not an English word. It is likely a misspelling of 'true' or a proper noun (e.g., Harry S. Truman).

Example sentences

  1. Truman was a great leader who made important decisions for his country.
  2. My friend's name is Truman, and he is always loyal and trustworthy.
  3. The dog was named Truman because he was a faithful companion.
  4. Truman Capote was a famous American author and playwright.

Quotes

  • The buck stops here. - Harry S. Truman
  • I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth, and they thought it was hell. - Harry S. Truman
  • America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. - Harry S. Truman

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