equivocation

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equivocation Definition

• (n) a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
• (n) intentionally vague or ambiguous
• (n) falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language

equivocation Synonyms

• equivocation
• evasion
• evasiveness
• prevarication
• tergiversation