A bane for stretching the truth gave Jamie a reputation for being unreliable.
In this context, "bane" refers to something that causes distress or harm, which fits the idea of stretching the truth leading to unreliability.
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A bane for stretching the truth gave Jamie a reputation for being unreliable.
In this context, "bane" refers to something that causes distress or harm, which fits the idea of stretching the truth leading to unreliability.