noun

equivocation

/ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ · say it: ih·KWIV·uh·KAY·shun

the use of ambiguous language to deceive

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1. (noun) the act of using ambiguous or unclear language to mislead or deceive someone

2. (noun) an ambiguous or misleading statement or phrase

Examples

1. The politician's equivocation about the scandal made voters distrust him.
2. His equivocation left the audience unsure about his true position on the issue.

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equivocation

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