word mending

I never heard of "word mending". The term that comes to mind is "hyperbole", but perhaps you're thinking of something else...

It's not extreme exaggeration that hyperbole suggests. Here's an example.

An investigation committee is questioning why a project failed. In an attempt to save himself, the project manager starts to point fingers at a team which collaborated on the project.

Team A refused to provide us with essential requirements which led to the design flaws.

The reality is tea

You're not thinking of "bending the truth" I suppose?

How about a word involving bulls?

Sort of but not exactly. If you look at the example, there's some truth to the claim. I might have exaggerated a bit too much causing it to sound like a lie.
It's more like smart use of words to your advantage. I believe some irresponsible telemarkerters do that in order to gain more business.

Not the bull word, Optilang. That's not appropriate in a formal context. Imagine the chairman of the senate or a judge using the term that I'm looking for.

Dressing up the truth

It sounds so polite. Hehe. Does it suggest a little lying?

optilangDressing up the truth

New2grammarIt sounds so polite. Hehe. Does it suggest a little lying?

optilangDressing up the truth

It means making the truth sound more than it is, so possibly with a few 'white lies' added.

And not a bull in sight.

optilang the truth sound more than it is

What does it mean?

Basically, does it fit the failed project example? If it does, that's what I'm looking for.