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Equivocation (Noun)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Evasion

Hypernyms

  • Misrepresentation
  • Deception

Hyponyms

  • Cavil
  • Doublespeak
  • Hedge
  • Circumlocution
  • Quibble

Related Words

  • Equivocate (verb)

Meaning 2

Intentionally vague or ambiguous.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Prevarication
  • Evasiveness

Hypernyms

  • Equivocalness

Related Words

  • Equivocate (verb)

Meaning 3

Falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Tergiversation

Hypernyms

  • Misrepresentation

Related Words

  • Equivocate (verb)
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