SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
equivocation
noun
The use of ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear statement.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
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Usage distinction
Return to topAmbiguity can be accidental; equivocation generally involves avoiding a clear statement.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See equivocation in use
The committee asked for a direct answer without equivocation.
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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