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Equivocation — synonyms, definition

1. equivocation (Noun)

27 synonyms
cavil chicane deceit delusion evasion evasiveness fallacy hesitation incongruity inconsistency indecision irrationality irresolution lie misconception paradox prevarication quibble quibbling reversal • • •
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equivocation (Noun) — A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.

equivocation (Noun) — Intentionally vague or ambiguous. ex. "the author's elusiveness may at times be construed as equivocation"

equivocation (Noun) — Falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language.

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ambiguity deceit deception equivocalness falsification misrepresentation untruthfulness
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cavil circumlocution doublespeak hedge hedging indirect expression quibble quiddity