Truth Derailment Pronunciation: /truːθ dɪˈreɪl.mənt/ (trooth di-RAYL-ment) Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: An intentional strategy or action that interrupts, distracts, or misdirects the logical flow of thought or inquiry, causing a person or group to stray from discovering or acknowledging the truth. Truth derailment undermines meaningful dialogue and impedes the pursuit of clarity.
Example: The guilty person noticed their conversation was nearing the truth. He quickly derailed it with random, unrelated topics and details.