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equivocation

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

The use of ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear statement.

The committee asked for a direct answer without equivocation.

Dictionary practice example.

During questions, a guest asked whether the organizers would sell attendees' contact details. The host began to obfuscate the issue with vague remarks about 'community opportunities.' Lina noticed the equivocation and repeated the question in plain language.

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