Uk English Meaning of equivocation

Equivocation

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Definitions and Meaning of equivocation in English

Wordnet

equivocation (n)

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

intentionally vague or ambiguous

falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language

Webster

equivocation (n.)

The use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead.

FAQs About the word equivocation

Equivocation

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth, intentionally vague or ambiguous, falsification by means of vague or ambig

ambiguity,circumlocution ,Shuffle,ambiguity,quibbling,tergiversation,equivocality,murkiness,vagueness,Obscurity

Candour,directness ,forthrightness,frankness,openness,plainness,straightforwardness,plumpness,openheartedness

equivocating => Equivocating, equivocated => equivocated, equivocate => equivocate, equivocalness => equivocality, equivocally => equivocally,