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EQUIVOCATION

Definition:

1. [noun] a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
   Synonyms: evasion
   
   
2. [noun] intentionally vague or ambiguous
   Synonyms: prevarication, evasiveness
   
   
3. [noun] falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
   Synonyms: tergiversation
   
   

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Related Words:

• circumlocution, indirect expression
• doublespeak
• hedge, hedging
• quibble, quiddity, cavil

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